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Nurse Aide – Med Surg Float Pool – Full Time Nights - AH Union

Atrium Health, Council Oaks, NC, United States


Position Overview
Department:

34102 Atrium Health Union - Nursing Float Pool

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details
3 x 12-hour shifts per week; 7p-7a and every other weekend.

Must be willing to float to Atrium Health Union, Union West and Anson.

Pay Range
$20.80 - $31.20

Education / Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a applicable state Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide II course or nursing student listed as a Nurse Aide II.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
Applicable state Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II. Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Service Regulation. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Essential Functions

Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, pre- and post-operative care.

Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic physical environment (i.e., hallways, utility rooms, par stock, kitchen, etc.) and minimizes risk of injury by promoting fall precautions, use of call bell, side rails, and other safety precautions, including the use of appropriate lift equipment environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.

Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.

Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).

Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.

Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for 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

Excellent interpersonal skills

Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands

Work Environment
Contact with patients and family members under wide variety of circumstances. Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases. Occasional exposure to radiation hazards. Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals. Subject to many interruptions. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. Uses personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching with arms, Finger and hand dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing. Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 lbs. maximum, 50 lbs. maximum, 100 lbs. maximum.

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 match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information
Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.

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