What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assistant - Observation position at McLaren USA?
Department : Observation
Daily Work Times : 7p-730a
Shift : Night
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours : 72
Benefits :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 :
- Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify / attain treatment goals.
- Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- 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.
- Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Performs other related job duties as requested.
- 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
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- One year prior work experience in a patient care environment
- Previous geriatric psychiatric experience
Required :
Preferred :
