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Atrium Health

NICU NA

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$34,978 / year median in North Carolina

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

NICU NA Atrium Health•3.7 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time $19.80•$29.70 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or
GED CNA Full Job Description Department:
35156 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center•
BCH Pediatrics:
Intensive Care Nursery Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hou rs
Per Week:
35.1
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This position is for 12hr nightshift with an every 3rd weekend requirement
Pay Range:
$19.80•$29.70
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION
Completion of a applicable state State Approved Nurse Aide I course required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN). Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility. Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Strong oral and written communication skills Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands Basic computer skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under wide variety of circumstances Regular exposure to blood-borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases Subject to multiple interruptions Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment Our Commitment to
You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total Rewards:
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more•so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short•and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program Note:
Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Delivers direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.