Nurse Assistant - 4 S Cardiac Step-Down

McLaren Health Care•Port Huron, MI

13d

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Nurse and contributes to patient-centered care by performing selected day-to-day patient care activities and maintaining an environment that supports patient well-being. The role demonstrates unit- or area-designated competencies and interacts with patients in consideration of their developmental, age-specific, cultural, and spiritual preferences. The position is in the 4 South Cardiac Step Down department. Daily work times are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., on the day shift, with PRN/variable scheduled bi-weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of job-related experience and/or training.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Responsibilities

Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN to help identify and attain treatment goals.
Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Provides physical support with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
Ensures compliance with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by following infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
Performs other related job duties as requested.