Nursing Assistant (NA I) - Adult Acute Care - Nights

Adult Acute Care - Med Surg: IU 2nd Floor A 61-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of orthopedic and stroke patients. The unit serves a diverse population with a broad range of medical conditions and surgical needs, including post-operative recovery and acute medical management. This fast-paced environment offers a dynamic setting where nursing assistants develop strong clinical skills while managing a variety of patient cases.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of an applicable State Approved Nurse Aide I course
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Responsibilities

• 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

About the Location

Hugh Chatham Health is an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient healthcare to residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 teammates, Hugh Chatham Health includes a medical group with more than 70 providers across 21 locations and three counties. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation with service as our guiding principle.

Skills

• 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