Nurse Aide - Healthcare Tech - Atrium Health Pineville - FT Days

Department:

34114 Atrium Health Pineville - Patient Safety Attendants

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• FT Days - every other weekend. Required to work 2 Mondays/2 Fridays within a 6-week period.
• The primary role for this position is acting as a sitter for patients and occasionally being pulled to the floor to perform Healthcare Tech duties.
• CPI Certification required prior to patient observation.

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Essential Functions

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.

• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.

• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.

• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.

• Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.

• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.

• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.

• Assists with clerical work such as, including answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.

• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.

• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).

• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

• Physical Requirements

  Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.

  Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.

• BLS required per policy guidelines.

• Patient Population Served

  Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

  Protected Health Information

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.

• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

• Machines, Tools, and Equipment

  Those required by unit. Includes blood pressure manometer, stethoscope, thermometer, personal protective equipment, wheelchairs, stretchers, utility cars, and related clinical equipment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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 Disabili