Healthcare Tech, FT Nights

35216 Atrium Health Lake Norman - Nursing Progressive Care Unit: Telemetry 5th FloorFull timeYes36Healthcare Technician

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

Be part of something new. As we open the Progressive Care Unit at Atrium Health Lake Norman in February 2026, we’re building a team of compassionate, adaptable caregivers who thrive in a close‑knit environment. As a Healthcare Tech / Nurse Aide in our new, intimate, team-centered environment, you’ll be an essential member of a collaborative team—wearing many hats, expanding your skills, and helping shape workflows from the ground up. This role is ideal for teammates who are flexible, eager to learn, and open to floating within the facility to support patient care wherever it’s needed most.

Essential Functions

• Assist in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Support patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, and nourishment.

• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and follow all safety protocols.

• Collect, document, and report vital signs, intake/output, height/weight, and changes in patient condition.

• Assist with patient ambulation, positioning, and safe handling using proper body mechanics.

• Provide clerical assistance such as answering phones, chart documentation, and maintaining medical records.

• Maintain adequate stock and supplies; help ensure smooth daily operations.

• Perform duties within the Nurse Aide I or II scope per state guidelines.

• With training, complete technical tasks including 12‑lead ECG acquisition and routine venipuncture.

• Maintain professional and clinical competencies aligned with the Progressive Care population.

• Demonstrate strong teamwork in a small, highly collaborative environment.

• Be willing to “wear many hats,” assist beyond typical tasks, and support the unit as needs shift throughout the day.

• Float within the facility as needed to support patient care across departments.

Education, Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Current listing as Nurse Aide I with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry or Nurse Aide II with the applicable state Board of Nursing.

• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

• Hospital experience required; moderate to high‑acuity experience strongly preferred.

• Must speak and understand English clearly and effectively.

• Strong communication skills and a customer‑service mindset.

• Team‑oriented, flexible, and adaptable in a close-knit facility environment.

• Willingness to expand responsibilities, learn new skills, and support multiple areas when needed.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational and regulatory standards.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

• Must be able to lift and support 35 lbs. when assisting with patients, equipment, and supplies.

• Manual and finger dexterity required to operate clinical equipment.

• Physical abilities testing required.

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