Nurse Assistant - Medical/Surgical Telemetry 3W

mclarenhlth; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Health in Mount Clemens, MI is seeking a Patient Care Associate to join the Medical/Surgical Telemetry 3W unit on the night shift (7:00 pm–7:30 am) with scheduled bi-weekly hours. This role supports patient-centered care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include performing delegated care tasks, assisting with daily activities, hygiene, mobility, and feeding, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while adhering to HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal education in medical careers or enrollment in nursing school, or two+ years in PCA/Nurse Assistant role.
• BLS certification from approved bodies is required before start date and valid for at least 60 days after.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care interventions as delegated by the RN to meet treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support to patients and families.
• Assists with daily activities and personal hygiene (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility).
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other health regulations.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and follows infection-control policies.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Nursing school enrollment or PCA experience

Job description

Department: Medical/Surgical Telemetry 3W

Daily Work Times: 7p-7:30a

Shift: Nights

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

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:

1. Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
2. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
3. 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.
4. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
5. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
6. 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