NA I - Medical Unit - Wilkes - Nights

Department:

34429 Wilkes Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: Medical Unit

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Nights 1830 to 7p with 3 rotational 12hr shifts

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Nursing Assistant (NA I) – Medical Unit 

Wilkesboro, NC, United States

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements! 

Where You Will Work:

This fast-paced unit cares for a wide range of general medical patients. Known for having the most variety in the hospital, staff have the opportunity to cross-trained in multiple areas.  Nurses gain a broad skill set, strong confidence, and support through an excellent preceptor program. We are dedicated in providing patient and family centered care, while collaborating with the healthcare team, including physicians/providers, specialists, case management, respiratory therapists, and more to ensure each patient receives the most complete care.

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 We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of an applicable State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

What You’ll Do:

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 m