Care Aide (PRN) Nursing Float

Lifepoint Health Careers; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a PRN Care Aide to support nurses and help patients with daily living activities.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with bathing, grooming and mobility, maintain patient records, stock supplies, and keep rooms clean. Training is provided; BLS-HCP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS-HCP certification preferred.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision, including vitals.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Maintains patient records and documentation.
• Performs general support tasks like stocking supplies and clerical duties.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Care Aide

Job Type: PRN

Shift: Varies

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Care Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Care Aide who excels in this role will:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

• Maintains patient records, charts, and other documentation in legible, accurate, and appropriate format to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.

• Performs general support tasks in the following areas: stocking supplies, maintaining the unit environment, and clerical tasks.

What we're looking for

It is preferred that applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

• Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred.

More about UP Health System

As a 222-bed specialty care hospital, UP Health System - Marquette receives patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors work as a team with its more than 1,800 employees in caring for approximately 9,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients per year.

UP Health System - Marquette's major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Women's Health, Family Birthing, and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the region's premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.