Nurse Aide, 1900-0730 72 hours per pay, every third weekend - Requisition #977846

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide direct care to patients under the supervision of medical staff. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, communicating with patients and families, and monitoring supplies. The ideal candidate must be a certified nursing assistant with Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire. Experience in acute care is preferred. Working conditions may be stressful and expose the aide to body fluids.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to perform duties of a certified nursing assistant.
• Must maintain a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to lift 25 to 50+ lbs and assist with patient mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Monitor supplies and restock as needed.
• Assist in specimen collection and transport to lab as needed.
• Relieve Unit Secretary for breaks; support CPR rotation as required.
• Assist patients in obtaining essential needs (blankets, fluids, nutrition).

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

BLS Certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

All CDC recommended vaccines are required vaccinations at Oaklawn. Seasonally, and upon determination of Senior leadership, the Influenza Vaccine may be mandatory; in those years, compliance is required. For all vaccines, Religious Exemptions and Medical Contraindications are available.

Nurse Aide, 1900-0730 72 hours per pay, every third weekend

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse and/or Physician, provides direct care to an assigned patient population.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assists in providing activities of daily living to an assigned patient population.
• Completes hourly rounds on assigned patient population.
• Communicates readily with patients and families and serves as a liaison between the patient and licensed staff.
• Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner.
• Performs duties within the realm of a certified nursing assistant.
• Monitors supplies and restocks accordingly.
• Assists in specimen collection, identification, and transportation to lab.
• Assists clinically as needed.
• Relieves Unit Secretary for breaks.
• Performs rotation in CPR as needed.
• Assists patients in obtaining essential needs such as blankets, fluids, and nutrition after verifying with attending or RN.

Minimum Requirements: Certified Nursing Assistant. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: One (1) year acute care experience preferred. Must be able to work efficiently in a busy environment while maintaining a friendly demeanor and possess effective interpersonal communication skills.

Working Conditions: Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients.

Physical Requirements: Constantly see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Frequently stand, walk, reach, push/pull, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068