Nurse Assistant Casual - Intensive Care Unit (5E LAN)

McLaren Health Care • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Nurse Assistant works in the Intensive Care Unit and, under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to patient-centered care by performing selected day-to-day patient care activities and maintaining an environment conducive to patient well-being. The role requires demonstrating unit- or area-designated competencies and interacting with patients in consideration of their developmental, age-specific, cultural, and spiritual preferences.

The position is casual, with variable work times and a scheduled bi-weekly total of zero 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 stated specialized education requirements have not been met.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience is preferred.
• Specialized education for those who do not meet the six-month nursing assistant experience requirement: an acute care nursing assistant course (preferred for acute care positions), a long-term care nursing assistant course, completion of an emergency medical technician program, completion of a medical assistant program, or completion of a clinical rotation while participating in an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care interventions delegated by the RN to help identify and attain treatment goals.
• Provide compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Assist patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, and exercising.
• Comply with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and protect patients and employees by following infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
• Perform other related job duties as requested.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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