Nurse Assistant Casual - Neurology (7W LAN)

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan's Lansing area is seeking a Per Diem Nursing Assistant for Neurology. Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, you will participate in day-to-day patient care activities and maintain an environment conducive to patient well-being.

You will work the day shift from 7 AM to 7 PM in a Neurology unit. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance, and supporting patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Specialized education options include acute care nursing assistant, long term care nursing assistant, EMT, medical assistant, or clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program.

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 daily activities and personal hygiene (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and related policies.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant program or equivalent

EMT program or Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation in accredited nursing program

Job description

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.

Department: Neurology

Daily Work Times: 7AM - 7PM

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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 graduate or equivalent required.
• Specialized education requirements, for those not meeting minimum six-month nursing assistance experience requirement, include:
  • acute care nursing assistant course preferred for acute care positions or
  • long term care nursing assistant course or
  • completion of an emergency medical technician program or
  • completion of medical assistant program or
  • completion of a clinical rotation while participating an accredited nursing program.
• Direct patient care experience preferred. Prior nursing assistant experience of at least six months is required when the specialized education requirements identified above has not been met
• BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26012119
• Daily Work Times: 7AM - 7PM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes