Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – 36 hours/week – *2 Positions Available*

BCMH Physician Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BCMH Physician Group is seeking two Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) to support nursing staff in a hospital setting. 36 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning hygiene, mobility, documentation, and patient support. This role requires CPR certification and HIPAA compliance.

Ideal candidates will have completed a state-approved CNA program and a formal competency evaluation within four months of hire, demonstrating professionalism and strong teamwork in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with basic computer literacy.
• Must have completed a formal nurse aide program.
• Must pass a state-approved competency evaluation within four months of hire.
• Ability to work under moderate to high stress and communicate clearly.
• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort per caregivers' plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Document patient responses to care within scope of CNA practice.
• Participate in shift reports and care plan updates.
• Assist infection control measures and transport patients as needed.

Skills

Public interaction under stress

Typing skills

CPR certification

Confidentiality

Documentation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Formal nurse aide program

State-approved competency evaluation within 4 months of hire

Job description

Home > Careers > Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – 36 hours/week – *2 Positions Available*

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) assists the professional and technical nursing staff in the performance of standardized duties in caring for a hospitalized patient. The hospitalized patient populace includes: caring for the injured or ill patient based upon the age of the individual served. The CNA administers basic procedures designed to provide total patient care. The CNA documents basic care given to the patient and response to that care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with skills including basic computer literacy.
• Must have successfully completed a formal nurse aide program.
• Must have successfully completed a state approved competency evaluation within four months of hire.
• Ability to deal with the public, patients and fellow staff in a position of moderate to high stress.
• Must be able to express ideas logically.
• Must possess typing skills.
• Must demonstrate clinical competence in administration of quality nursing care within his/her scope of training.
• Must demonstrate personal acceptance of responsibility and accountability for self and team members.
• Must promote positive interpersonal relationships with staff members, administrators, physicians and the public.
• Must accept assignment duties within his/her knowledge, experience and educational training.
• Must maintain confidentiality concerning the patient and family, staff members, administration and physicians.
• Must be CPR certified every 2 years according to the Michigan Heart Association guidelines.
• Must demonstrate a daily commitment to the Standards of Behavior and Core Values of BCMH.

POSITION DUTIES: ESSENTIAL

• Supports the therapeutic plan of care by providing and/or assisting with patient’s personal hygiene, positioning, mobility, nutrient intake and elimination habits based upon the patient’s age.
• Supports the therapeutic plan of care by maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and reporting unsafe conditions or practices which may become harmful.
• Supports the therapeutic plan of care by providing repositioning techniques, back rubs, and avoidance of pressure trauma for bedridden patients.
• Provides restorative nursing techniques as outlined and delineated within their scope of training.
• Documents patient response to treatment within their scope of practice.
• Supports the team’s designated teaching plan relative to the plan of care for the individual.
• Participates in team conferences and reports applicable information to the shift supervisor.
• Reviews the care plan and implements revised plan of care within the CNA scope of knowledge.
• Demonstrates supportive nursing care measures by providing skills within the scope of practice of CNA including vital signs monitoring; collecting and labeling specimens; compress applications – hot and cold; enemas, douching, etc.; transferring of patient and treatments in conjunction with training and established procedures.
• Attends oncoming shift report and receives report on assigned patient.
• Keeps the shift supervisor informed of potential and existing problems.
• Attends shift meetings and offers suggestions for change within his/her educational and experienced knowledge.
• Assists health team members in implementing change agreed upon by the shift supervisor.
• Assists in delegated orientation functions performed in his/her area.
• Performs patient registration in the absence of the Health Unit Coordinator.
• Assists team members in providing patient care within the unit.
• Assists with completing transfer packets.
• Assists with infection control measures following policy and procedure guidelines regarding cleaning, sterilizing and replacement of instruments and equipment.
• Seeks assistance from the shift supervisor or other team members when areas of practice circumvent performance knowledge.
• Transports patients to and from other departments.
• Makes scheduled changes in time or work assignments through supervisor channels.
• Assists in the emergency department by taking vital signs, turning over ED exam rooms.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Is responsible for completing educational requirements.
• Complies with HIPPA regulations for security and confidentiality.
• Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITES: ESSENTIAL

• Keying
• Grasping
• Lifting
• Stooping Reaching
• Nominal Standing
• Repetitive Movement

An individual in this position will be required to carry or lift weights in the range of:

• Up to 25 pounds frequently
• Up to 50 pounds occasionally

SENSORY AND COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES: ESSENTIAL