Nurse Assistant I - 7E Ortho Trauma

McLaren Health Care • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Assistant I supports nursing staff and assists in delivering patient care in accordance with the patient care plan and hospital policies and procedures. This position is in the Ortho Trauma department, with scheduled hours from 7 PM to 7 AM and 80 bi-weekly hours.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider, or equivalent certification through the Military Training Network (MTN).
• At least six months of nursing assistant experience if the specified specialized education requirements have not been met.
• For those who do not meet the minimum six-month nursing assistant experience requirement, specialized education in one of the following: an acute-care nursing assistant course for acute-care positions; a long-term-care nursing assistant course; an emergency medical technician program; a medical assistant program; or a clinical rotation while participating in an accredited nursing program.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience is preferred.
• An acute-care nursing assistant course is preferred for acute-care positions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to call lights and provide routine patient care, including ambulating, transferring, and positioning patients; assisting with personal hygiene; and assisting with prescribed bowel and bladder programs.
• Collect, record, and report patient data, and report changes in patient condition.
• Perform surgical skin preparations and basic skin care procedures.
• Perform bedside finger-stick blood glucose testing and quality-control checks of blood glucose instruments.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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