Nurse Assistant Certified - 1 W Infusion

McLaren Health Care•Lapeer, MI

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Assistant Certified performs receptionist and secretarial duties on the assigned unit and meets the communication needs of patients, families, departmental staff, and medical staff. The position supports nursing staff by performing specific patient care duties to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs, helps maintain a safe and clean work environment, and maintains patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality while respecting patients’ rights. The position is in 1 W Infusion and works a day shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with 80 scheduled bi-weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant in a healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals while enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing program.
Current State of Michigan CNA certification.
BLS Certification.
Knowledge of keyboard/computer.
Data entry experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience or training as a Unit Clerk and Nurse Aide.
Previous data entry experience.

Responsibilities

Performs purposeful hourly rounding, including checking pain, position, personal needs, and possessions.
Promptly answers telephone calls and call lights politely and relays pertinent information to the appropriate staff.
Assists nursing staff with patient care, including making beds, giving baths, passing water, feeding patients, providing oral care, accurately recording intake and output, assisting with mobilization and ambulation, taking daily weights, performing bedside glucose testing, obtaining vital signs, and completing other duties assigned by the RN.
Assists with maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Maintains patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality and respects patients’ rights.
Performs receptionist and secretarial duties on the assigned unit and meets communication needs of patients, families, departmental staff, and medical staff.