Home Care Nurse Aide

The Nurse Aide Certified position coordinates with the analysis of patient care needs in order to provide appropriate and efficient care. Working under limited supervision for routine situations, this role actively documents patient care information, processes recommendations, handles patient care responsibilities, and maintains accurate documentation.
Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms and behaviors to the Registered Nurse in order to make necessary changes to the care plan.
Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients in order to communicate empathetically and meet needs.
Facilitates patient educational groups.
Provides patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse as follows: vital signs, capillary blood glucose, EKG, transports patients via wheelchair/stretcher (without EKG monitoring), bathes, turns, and repositions patients, assists with ambulation of patients, assists with meeting elimination needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Required: High school graduate or equivalent
Completion of a state approved Nurse Aide 1 training
EXPERIENCE: Required: None
Preferred: 1 year experience as a nursing assistant
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: Required: Successfully complete BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire date.
Current good standing with the NC Nurse Aide Registry verified through DFS
Must have reliable transportation with adequate insurance as determined by the organization.
Valid NC Driver's License and current automobile insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.