Nursing Assistant I – Nights

Advocate Aurora Health

. Assist RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care tasks, including vital sign measurement, specimen collection, and support for nutritional needs, while adhering to safety and infection prevention protocols. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively assist nursing staff and ensure patient comfort.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active CNA/Nurse Aide CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care AssistanceVital Sign MeasurementSpecimen Collection

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Hard Skills

Patient CareVital Sign MeasurementSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingPatient PositioningInfection PreventionBasic Computer SkillsPatient Safety ProceduresAssistance with Activities of Daily LivingRepositioning Techniques

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Set Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CNA/Nurse Aide CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCertificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareEMR DocumentationPatient Admission and DischargeNutritional SupportSafety ProtocolsAssistive DevicesAge-Appropriate CarePatient RoundingCall-Light ResponsivenessPost-Mortem Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers
Measure and document blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake/output, daily weights, and other patient data in the EMR
Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction and communicate patient/family observations, concerns, and needs
Participate in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes
Maintain call-light responsiveness and ensure patient safety
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated
Complete errands including delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports
Maintain nursing-area stock and clean equipment and work areas
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties using proper techniques and assistive devices
Support patient nutritional needs, including diet review, tray setup/removal, positioning, and diet selection
Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care
Provide and maintain special patient supplies and appliances
Remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans when required by site/unit
Follow infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene and sterile/aseptic procedures
Provide age-appropriate patient care according to department policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active CNA/Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate
Basic computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
Must be able to travel to Baptist, Alleghany Health, Hugh Chatham, and Wilkes facilities
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must have functional vision and hearing
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits Eligible: Yes
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
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications