Nurse Assistant I

34402 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 7 Ardmore East Cardiology

Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 35.1
Schedule Details: Nightshift
Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

Education / Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Completion of a applicable state State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.

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).

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

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

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

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