Nurse Assistant I - Outpatient Hematology Oncology

38853 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Infusion: Greensboro Medical Plaza

Full time

Yes

40

BLS required.

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a applicable state State approved Nurse Aide I course.
• Minimum of two years' CNA I experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Certification by State of applicable state as CNA I.
• Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Service Regulation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCSL) required.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within one year in select areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures including interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs.
• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Sets up, cleans, restocks, and prepares examination rooms. Prepares equipment, autoclave, sterilizer, and maintain treatment areas.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Collects and processes specimens for diagnostic testing according to policy.
• Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to medical center policy.
• Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Communicates to the team, colleagues, 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 clinical population served.
• Complies with Medical Center Infection Prevention policies to manage infectious materials using aseptic techniques, sanitization, chemical disinfection, surgical asepsis, and correct handling of biohazardous materials.
• Complies with the Medical Center mission, vision, and values as well as the philosophy of the Department of Nursing and Service line standards in caring for patients.
• Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typical clinical setting
• 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

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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.