Nursing Assistant I, Pediatric Intermediate Care

Nurse Assistant I, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit,

Brenner Children's Hospital, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical, Winston-Salem, NC

Join our team at the esteemed Brenner Children's Hospital team, a proud member of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. As a Nursing Assistant I (Full-Time, Nights) in our Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, you'll be an integral part of our commitment to deliver advanced and compassionate care to our young patients and their families.

You will provide 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.

Position Highlights :

• Shift Schedule: Full-Time=36hrs weekly, 3 (12hr) shifts weekly, Night Shift-7pm-7am
• Department: Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMC)
• Location: Brenner Children's Hospital, AHWFB, Winston-Salem, NC
  

What We Offer :

• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 200 hours/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement: Secure your future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions, ensuring financial peace of mind.
  

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course and BLS certification required.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 skill

PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform various physical tasks, including lifting and bending.
• Maintain visual acuity, sense of smell, and sense of touch.
• Effectively communicate with patients, family, and staff.

Where You’ll Work:

Discover an enriching nursing assistant career at Brenner Children's Hospital, nestled in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center family, you'll interact with over 150 full-time pediatric experts across 30 subspecialties, along with dedicated pediatric surgical specialists. With over 4,500 annual admissions and 21,000 subspecialty visits, your role as a Nursing Assistant will be pivotal in assisting with providing exceptional care and making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our vibrant community.

If you are a dedicated nursing assistant looking to make a difference in patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team in the PIMC at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment. Apply today!