Nurse Assistant - 5W Intensive Care Step Down

McLaren Health Care•Lansing, MI

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Nurse Assistant 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 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 in the Intensive Care Step Down department. Daily work times vary, and the shift is nights. Scheduled bi-weekly hours are listed as 0.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
At least six months of prior nursing assistant experience is required if the specialized education requirements listed in the posting have not been met.
If the minimum six-month nursing assistant experience requirement has not been met, specialized education may include an acute care nursing assistant course, 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform specific 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, or exercising.
Ensure compliance 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.