Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

1 week ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Atrium Health Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Student Nurse Scholar I at Atrium Health.

Job Summary

The Student Nurse Scholar I will assist in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse, maintaining a clean, safe patient environment, and performing job responsibilities in a safe manner according to policy and procedure. This role promotes a culture of excellence and maintains position competencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs vital signs and tasks, documents, and reports pertinent data, changes in patient conditions, and abnormal findings to the licensed nurse in a timely manner.
  • Assists with quality improvement activities, bedside shift report, and handoff communication.
  • Perform patient safety observation duties, including ongoing monitoring and records behaviors of at-risk patients.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene care, oral care, toileting, ambulation, and eating.
  • Transfer, position, turn, and lift patients using proper techniques, body mechanics, and equipment.
  • Measure, calculate, and record patient's intake and output, including meal percentages.
  • Assist in admission and transfer process by preparing patient room, gathering patient belongings, and orienting patient and family to new environment.
  • Maintain patient environment, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Assist with clerical work, including answering phones and call bells, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
  • Within scope, perform technical tasks, advanced skill sets, and other duties as assigned with appropriate training and competency.

Physical Requirements

This role requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required. Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program. Minimum completion of first semester of Registered Nurse academic program preferred. Current listing with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Nurse Aide I Registry prior to start date required. BLS certification is also required per policy guidelines.

Estimated Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.



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