Nursing Intern: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Nursing Assistant under supervision of a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies and protocols.

Responsibilities include completing nursing orders, assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, observing and documenting patient status, supporting care plan development, and assisting with transport and environment of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned nursing orders and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Observe patient status and vital signs; document and report observations.
• Assist preceptor with care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and transporting patients for diagnostics.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Nursing Assistant under supervision of a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies and protocols.

Responsibilities include completing nursing orders, assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, observing and documenting patient status, supporting care plan development, and assisting with transport and environment of care.