Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supports the Nursing Staff by performing basic nursing care to the patient. Assist and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient’s rights.

 

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Hourly Rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs, and Possessions Promptly answer patient call lights and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff Assist nursing staff by making patient beds, giving baths, passing waters, feeding patients, oral care, accurate I & O, ambulating patients, daily weights, and vital signs

Required:

 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or 6 months experience as a Nursing Assistant in a Healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals if enrolled in an Accredited School of Nursing program

• BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred: 

 

• Current State of Michigan certification

• Previous experience as a Nurse Aide

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.

Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 25002299 Daily Work Times: 7a-7p Hours Per Pay Period: 72 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes