Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Pediatric ICU

Department:
35104 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - BCH Pediatric ICU 6
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
35.1
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Nights, 3 12-hour shifts per week with weekend and holiday requirements.
Pay Range:
$19.80 - $29.70
Nursing Assistant I (NA I) - Peds ICU
Winston Salem, NC, United States
Where You Will Work:
Our Pediatric ICU is an 11 bed unit & provides evidence-based, family-centered care for critically ill children ages birth to 18 years with very high acuity and complex needs. We specialize in advanced therapies, including ECMO and CRRT, to support patients with life-threatening conditions. Our dedicated nursing team delivers exceptional care in partnership with families, ensuring safety, compassion, and excellence. We foster a collaborative culture focused on quality improvement, teamwork, and belonging—where every voice matters and every patient receives outstanding care.
We’re Looking For:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Completion of an applicable State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
NA I and Peds experience preferred.
What You’ll Do:
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.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Ready to Take the Next Step:
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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.
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