Nursing Assistant-A4-Cardiac Telemetry unit

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare Careers is seeking a Nursing Assistant in Traverse City, Michigan. The role involves performing essential patient care needs, assisting with personal hygiene, and observing vital signs. Candidates should maintain CPR certification and be able to lift over 35 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and meets EEO guidelines. Compliance with vaccination requirements is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must maintain CPR certification at all times.
• Ability to lift more than 35 pounds as needed.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care needs and services for comfort.
• Complete personal hygiene tasks for patients.
• Collect specimens for clinical analysis.
• Assist patients with walking and exercise.
• Transport patients efficiently between departments.
• Observe and record vital signs accurately.

Skills

Basic patient care

CPR certification

Lifting over 35 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description

A Nursing Assistant's responsibilities may include:

• Performing basic patient care needs and services essential to caring for the patients' personal and comfort needs
• Complete personal hygiene
• Collecting specimens
• Assisting patients with daily walking and exercise
• Transporting patients between departments
• Observing, reporting and recording vital signs of the patient

Qualifications

• Obtain/Maintain CPR certification in adult maneuvers (child and infant may be required by some departments) at all times.
• May be required to lift more than 35 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.