What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant I position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
Nursing Assistant I
High Point Medical Center, AHWFB
Join our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and make a significant impact on patient care while advancing your career as a Nurse Assistant (Full-Time, Evenings) in a collaborative and dynamic academic learning healthcare environment!
Performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal/quality care consistent with Hospital mission and Nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. Assists the Licensed Nurse in the implementation of nursing care in predictable, uncomplicated, and stable patient situations as directed.
Position Highlights :
- Shift Schedule: Nights 7p-7a
- Department: Inpatient Rehab
- Location: High Point Medical Center, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical
What We Offer :
- 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.
- BLS certification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.
- Patient Information & Documentation: Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data. Collect specimens.
- Patient Dietary Assistance: Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.
- Patient Observation: : Observes and reports the patient's general appearance/behavior/response to basic care, procedures, and treatments
- Patient Transfer/Discharge: Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide patient mobility support.
- Patient Environment: Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts.
- Call Lights: Respond to call lights promptly.
- Customer Focus: Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care
- Teamwork & Support: Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.
- Meetings & Updates: Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.
- Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.
- Other Duties: Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.
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.
- Manage high-stress situations due to patient volume.
Salary : $1,500 - $5,000
