Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Med Surg Combination role is a part-time position with primarily day shifts, involving 12-hour shifts and requiring every third weekend work. The position is with UP Health System-Portage, part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and community health. The CNA will perform basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN, assist patients with daily living, monitor vital signs, report changes in patient condition, maintain patient rooms, document care, and ensure patient privacy and security. A specific duty includes performing sitter duties, requiring constant visual observation of the patient.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant in state of Michigan (must be certified)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• One year related experience, preferred.
• One year clinic experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• When performing sitter duties: positions self in the patient room to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless relieved by another designated staff member or instructed to do so by the Physician or Nurse.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED