Nursing Assistant I, Transitional Care Unit

Overview

Join our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and make a significant impact on patient care while advancing your career as a Nurse Assistant (Full-time, Days) in a collaborative and dynamic academic learning healthcare environment! 

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Full-time, Days (7a-7p with every other weekend rotation)
• Department: Transitional Care Unit
• Location:  High Point Medical Center

What We Offer:

• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement: Secure your future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions, ensuring financial peace of mind.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED General Studies
• Successful completion of a North Carolina Board of Nursing Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation
• Nurse Aide I Registration Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Preferred:   Prior experience

Functions:

• Assist RN in patient care.
• Perform specialized procedures as directed.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for all.
• Ensure accurate, timely patient info sharing.
• Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally.
• Provide age-appropriate care per guidelines.
• Take initiative for growth and development.

Physical and Behavioral Requirements:

• Lift, carry, and push heavy objects.
• Perform bending, squatting, and standing tasks.
• Use visual acuity for reading and documentation.
• Maintain a sense of smell for safety.
• Utilize a sense of touch to evaluate vital signs.
• Communicate effectively verbally and audibly.