CNA/Healthcare Tech - Carolinas Rehab Charlotte Spinal Cord Unit - PRN Nights

Department:

34707 Carolinas Rehabilitation: Charlotte - Nursing: Rehabilitation Unit B

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

4

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• PRN 3 12-hour shifts per 6 weeks.
• Night Shift
• Weekend and holiday requirements

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

As one of the nation’s leading – and largest – rehabilitation providers, Atrium Health delivers comprehensive, state-of-the-art care and top outcomes. Backed by Carolinas Rehabilitation, named a Best Rehabilitation Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, we offer an unmatched level of expertise in the Southeast. Our board-certified doctors, nurses and therapists specialize in innovative, personalized therapy for common to complex conditions due to injury or illness.

Join our 24-bed Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation Unit at Carolinas Rehabilitation - Charlotte, where we provide highly specialized, patient-centered care for individuals with traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injuries, including paraplegia, tetraplegia, and complex neurologic conditions. You'll collaborate with an expert interdisciplinary rehabilitation team-including RNs, physiatrists, rehabilitation therapists, and support staff-dedicated to maximizing independence, function, and quality of life. Our SCI program emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient and family education, and long-term recovery planning, creating an exceptional environment for nurses passionate about rehabilitation nursing.

Job Summary

The Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served.

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.

Our Commitment to You:

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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 adop