Nursing Assistant | Days | Skilled Nursing Unit

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale Township, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Nursing Assistant in the Skilled Nursing Unit, working three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week) from 5:45 am to 6:15 pm, including every other weekend. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, collecting specimens, performing skin assessments, maintaining patient records, and following the patient's plan of care. The hospital offers various shift and weekend premiums. Hillsdale Hospital is recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace and a USA Today Top Workplace, and its Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution; will consider high school seniors who already hold their nursing assistant certification
Current Michigan Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA), otherwise must obtain one within 4 months of hire
BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications (available through Hillsdale Hospital)
Must possess a positive attitude toward patients and co-workers
Must be a team player

Nice To Haves

Prior long term care experience preferred
may be eligible for tuition payment for your CNA course!

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living including grooming, bathing, eating, etc.
Collect patient specimens and communicate to nurse
Accurately and thoroughly perform skin assessments with ADL care following all policies, procedures and protocols regarding the prevention and treatment of skin breakdown resulting from pressure
Maintain accurate records within the chart: graphics, I&Os, evening and weekend activity, showers, etc.
Know and follow the patient’s plan of care and interventions
Answer call lights and phone and communicate with the residents and families in a friendly, respectful manner