NURSE AIDE-MED SURG

Oaklawn Hospital; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn-Hospital in Marshall, MI is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide direct care under supervision in the Medical Surgical Unit. You will support patients with activities of daily living, monitor needs, and communicate with families and licensed staff.

Qualified CNAs with BLS and restraints certs, and excellent interpersonal skills, are preferred. Expect shift rotations including every third weekend and holiday coverage in a busy acute care environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year acute care experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities of daily living for patients.
• Complete hourly rounds on assigned patient population.
• Communicate with patients, families and staff; liaison with licensed staff.
• Assist with answering call lights in a timely manner.
• Perform duties within CNA scope of practice.
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory.
• Assist with specimen collection, lab transportation, as needed.

Skills

Acute care experience

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

BLS Certification

Restraints Certification

Job description

Contact information

• Location 200 North Madison Street,Marshall, MI, 49068,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION TITLE : Nurse Aide

DEPARTMENT: Medical Surgical Unit

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Medical Surgical Department

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 three (3) months of hire. Completion of Hard cuff Restraints and Soft Limb Restraints Certification within two (2) months of hire and annual re-certification .

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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

A certified nurse aide who is looking for a team centered environment to provide excellent care for our patient population. Every third weekend, 0700-1930, holiday rotation.