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Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care by handling basic needs, personal hygiene, and daily activities. The role includes transporting patients, collecting specimens, and monitoring vital signs to aid clinical teams.

Ideal candidates will have CPR certification and a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. The position emphasizes patient comfort and collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• CPR certification (adult) required at all times.
• May be required to lift more than 35 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

CPR certification

High school diploma or GED

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.