Patient Care Unit Assistant - Nursing Support (Per Diem)

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem schedule

Weekend shifts available

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a per diem Nursing Unit Assistant to support the 5 North Medical/Surgical Oncology unit. The role involves a mix of administrative duties and hands-on patient assistance under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include handling phones, scheduling, data entry, patient records, and basic patient care tasks. Requires CNA certification or equivalent experience, BLS, and prior unit/office secretarial exposure. Weekend shifts are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant or 6 months experience.
• One year prior unit assistant or front medical office secretarial experience unless graduate of a relevant training program.
• One month of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Helps patients by responding to intercom requests; obtaining needed services from nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, aides, and other hospital personnel.
• Performs varied administrative tasks such as answering the phone, greeting visitors, maintaining department logs & reports, scheduling appointments, typing, filing, copying, faxing and ordering office supplies and equipment supplies to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
• Performs a variety of computer/data entry functions to support patient care including establishing and maintaining patient records; may enter nursing and physician notes and orders; handling the majority of a patient’s paperwork, such as discharge, admission, and personal information forms.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Provides for admission and discharge needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Certified Nursing Assistant

6 months experience

One year prior unit assistant or front medical office secretarial experience

One month of job-related experience and/or training

BLS certification

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a per diem Nursing Unit Assistant to support the 5 North Medical/Surgical Oncology unit. The role involves a mix of administrative duties and hands-on patient assistance under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include handling phones, scheduling, data entry, patient records, and basic patient care tasks. Requires CNA certification or equivalent experience, BLS, and prior unit/office secretarial exposure. Weekend shifts are common.