Unit Assistant - 9 West Secure Unit
McLaren Health Care•Lansing, MI
About The Position
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Unit Assistant provides support to nursing staff and assists in delivering patient/resident care according to the patient care plan and hospital policies and procedures. The position is in the Secure Unit and is scheduled for night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, with 48 scheduled bi-weekly hours.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a health unit coordinator course, or high school or college coursework in medical terminology and computer/data entry.
- For candidates who do not meet the minimum six-month nursing assistant experience requirement, specialized education must include one of the following: an acute care nursing assistant course 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.
- At least six months of prior nursing assistant experience is required if the specialized education requirements listed above have not been met.
- BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
Nice To Haves
- Six months of clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
- Direct patient care experience.
- Computer keyboard skills and experience with Windows applications.
- Acute care nursing assistant course for acute care positions.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine patient/resident care, including responding to call lights; assisting with ambulating, transferring, and positioning; providing personal hygiene assistance; and assisting with prescribed bowel and bladder programs.
- Collect, record, and report patient/resident data, and report changes in patient/resident condition.
- Provide general clerical support to the unit, including answering phones, data entry, and assembling, maintaining, and distributing information.
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
