Nursing Assistant I - Admission/Discharge - Nights
Atrium Health, High Point, NC, United States
Department
34601 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Admission Discharge Transition Unit
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
36
Schedule Details
3-12 hour shifts weekly
7p-7a
Every other weekend
Pay Range
$19.80 - $29.70
Job Requirements
High School Diploma or GED General Studies
Successful completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation
Nurse Aide I Registration Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Responsibilities
Patient Observation:
Observes and reports the patient's general appearance, behavior, and response to basic care, procedures, and treatments. Observes characteristics of patient's urine, stool, and drainage and reports abnormalities or changes. Observes patient receiving intravenous therapy and reports to nurse immediately any disruptions, disconnections, swelling, and patient complaints of pain or discomfort at site. Observes and reports skin abnormalities and provides appropriate therapeutic measures. Observes patient care equipment for proper functioning and reports any malfunctions to the Licensed Nurse. Reports to the licensed nurse any abnormal vital signs and changes in patient behavior.
Patient Information & Documentation:
Obtains and documents patient temperature, pulse, respirations, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry as required on admission and throughout hospitalization. Obtains and documents patient heights and weights as required on admission and throughout hospitalization. Measures and documents patient's fluid intake and output accurately. Checks and records patient's diet, activity level, observations, treatments, and nursing care plan on worksheet and gathers all needed equipment in organizing and beginning patient care. Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens as directed by the Licensed Nurse.
Patient Care:
Maintains patient care environment in a safe and organized manner with necessities within reach. Sets priorities in patient care, delegated treatments, and consults nurse when changes occur or assistance is needed. Assists patient with elimination activities (bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, bathroom, bladder/bowel training) as condition indicates or directed by the nurse. Provides hygiene for the incontinent patient. Performs hygienic/comfort measures (complete or partial bath, tub, sitz bath, occupied or unoccupied bed, back rub, mouth, hair, skin, nail care, denture care, changing gown, head and neck care). Performs and documents therapeutic measures (enemas, perineal or catheter care, unsterile heat or cold application, elastic or therapeutic stockings, glucometer). Checks, turns, and repositions the bedfast or incontinent patient every two hours. Provides 1:1 monitoring of patients as directed.
Patient Dietary Assistance:
Prepares patient for meals and assists or feeds patient and documents percentage eaten on Patient Care Profile. Maintains fresh water and distributes juices, nutrition, dietary supplies as directed or requested by patient. Forces or restricts fluids as ordered or directed.
Patient Transfer/Discharge:
Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge process and safe management of personal belongings. Assists patient in ambulation, transfer to chair, stretcher, or commode and uses lifts as needed.
Patient Environment:
Maintains unit and patient care environment in a clean and neat manner by emptying linen hampers, trash receptacles, and cleaning the refrigerator as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Changes linens for occupied or unoccupied beds and maintains clean, dry, wrinkle‑free linens according to patient needs. Obtains and/or returns supplies (i.e., blood, medications, etc.) and equipment as requested.
Call Lights:
Answers call lights.
Teamwork & Support:
Assists in the standard pre‑operative/post‑operative care procedures as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Performs surgical or orthopedic skin preps and surgical scrubs as needed. Performs post‑mortem care as needed. Demonstrates initiative in seeking out patient care or unit maintenance tasks and assisting co‑workers. Completes unit assignments on patient assignment sheet as indicated by Charge Nurse or Unit Coordinator. Reports to incoming Nursing Assistant regarding work completed and work to be done.
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. Promotes department to physicians, hospital and community in a positive manner at all times.
Meetings & Updates:
Promotes a positive work environment with co‑workers and other customers. Attends or participates in a minimum of 75% of unit staff meetings. Attends a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education programs (100% completion of mandatory programs). Reviews memos, communication book, bulletin boards, and minutes of staff meetings to maintain current knowledge of hospital communications.
Professionalism:
Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork.
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
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, 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.
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34601 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Admission Discharge Transition Unit
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
36
Schedule Details
3-12 hour shifts weekly
7p-7a
Every other weekend
Pay Range
$19.80 - $29.70
Job Requirements
High School Diploma or GED General Studies
Successful completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation
Nurse Aide I Registration Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Responsibilities
Patient Observation:
Observes and reports the patient's general appearance, behavior, and response to basic care, procedures, and treatments. Observes characteristics of patient's urine, stool, and drainage and reports abnormalities or changes. Observes patient receiving intravenous therapy and reports to nurse immediately any disruptions, disconnections, swelling, and patient complaints of pain or discomfort at site. Observes and reports skin abnormalities and provides appropriate therapeutic measures. Observes patient care equipment for proper functioning and reports any malfunctions to the Licensed Nurse. Reports to the licensed nurse any abnormal vital signs and changes in patient behavior.
Patient Information & Documentation:
Obtains and documents patient temperature, pulse, respirations, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry as required on admission and throughout hospitalization. Obtains and documents patient heights and weights as required on admission and throughout hospitalization. Measures and documents patient's fluid intake and output accurately. Checks and records patient's diet, activity level, observations, treatments, and nursing care plan on worksheet and gathers all needed equipment in organizing and beginning patient care. Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens as directed by the Licensed Nurse.
Patient Care:
Maintains patient care environment in a safe and organized manner with necessities within reach. Sets priorities in patient care, delegated treatments, and consults nurse when changes occur or assistance is needed. Assists patient with elimination activities (bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, bathroom, bladder/bowel training) as condition indicates or directed by the nurse. Provides hygiene for the incontinent patient. Performs hygienic/comfort measures (complete or partial bath, tub, sitz bath, occupied or unoccupied bed, back rub, mouth, hair, skin, nail care, denture care, changing gown, head and neck care). Performs and documents therapeutic measures (enemas, perineal or catheter care, unsterile heat or cold application, elastic or therapeutic stockings, glucometer). Checks, turns, and repositions the bedfast or incontinent patient every two hours. Provides 1:1 monitoring of patients as directed.
Patient Dietary Assistance:
Prepares patient for meals and assists or feeds patient and documents percentage eaten on Patient Care Profile. Maintains fresh water and distributes juices, nutrition, dietary supplies as directed or requested by patient. Forces or restricts fluids as ordered or directed.
Patient Transfer/Discharge:
Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge process and safe management of personal belongings. Assists patient in ambulation, transfer to chair, stretcher, or commode and uses lifts as needed.
Patient Environment:
Maintains unit and patient care environment in a clean and neat manner by emptying linen hampers, trash receptacles, and cleaning the refrigerator as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Changes linens for occupied or unoccupied beds and maintains clean, dry, wrinkle‑free linens according to patient needs. Obtains and/or returns supplies (i.e., blood, medications, etc.) and equipment as requested.
Call Lights:
Answers call lights.
Teamwork & Support:
Assists in the standard pre‑operative/post‑operative care procedures as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Performs surgical or orthopedic skin preps and surgical scrubs as needed. Performs post‑mortem care as needed. Demonstrates initiative in seeking out patient care or unit maintenance tasks and assisting co‑workers. Completes unit assignments on patient assignment sheet as indicated by Charge Nurse or Unit Coordinator. Reports to incoming Nursing Assistant regarding work completed and work to be done.
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. Promotes department to physicians, hospital and community in a positive manner at all times.
Meetings & Updates:
Promotes a positive work environment with co‑workers and other customers. Attends or participates in a minimum of 75% of unit staff meetings. Attends a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education programs (100% completion of mandatory programs). Reviews memos, communication book, bulletin boards, and minutes of staff meetings to maintain current knowledge of hospital communications.
Professionalism:
Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork.
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
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, 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.
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