Nurse Aide-7p-0730a - Requisition #359764

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Marshall, MI is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to patients under the supervision of nurses and physicians. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient needs, and maintaining effective communication with patients and families. Candidates must have CNA certification and acquire BLS certification within 90 days of hire. This position requires working in a busy and unpredictable environment, often encountering stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Must have American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Completion of Hard cuff Restraints and Soft Limb Restraints Certification within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to assigned patient population.
• Assist in daily living activities.
• Communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Ability to work in stressful environments

Understanding of critical equipment

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

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 Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire. Completion of Hard cuff Restraints and Soft Limb Restraints Certification within two (2) months of hireand annual re-certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Familiar with critical equipment such as vents and cardiac monitors.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