Nurse Assistant - 3 South Surgical Telemetry

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a compassionate Nurse Assistant for their 3 South Surgical Telemetry unit, providing essential patient-centered care in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and experience in a healthcare setting. This role involves direct patient support, compliance with health regulations, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Become part of a team dedicated to quality care and patient well-being at a leading cancer institute.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required before start date.
• Experience in Patient Care Associate/Nurse Assistant role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care interventions.
• Delivers compassionate support to patients.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Compassionate support

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

State Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Basic EMT Certification (preferred)

LPN License (preferred)

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Nurse Assistant - 3 South Surgical Telemetry

Department: 3 South Surgical Telemetry
Daily Work Times: 7p-7:30a
Shift: Nights
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 48

Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities:

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Formal education or training in a medical careers program OR enrollment in nursing school OR two or more years’ experience in a Patient Care Associate/Nurse Assistant role
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date

Preferred:

• State Certified Nursing Assistant
• Basic EMT Certification
• LPN License

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.