What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide position at Mid Michigan Health?
Summary
Sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates
Competitive Wages
Benefit package for eligible employees
The PCT (Nurse Aide) performs and assists with activities of daily living as well as certain treatments for patient care under the direct and supervision of the Registered Nurse according to established policies, procedures and guidelines.
Responsibilities
50%) Under the direction of the nurse, prioritizes and organizes care of assigned patients, performing basic nurses aide skills as outlined in orientation, competencies, policy and procedures. Including but not limited to : rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose, transportation of patients and / or supplies, and hourly rounding.
25%) Documents on patients chart, any treatments and pertinent observations. Provides report to team on tasks completed.
25%) Maintains a clean, safe, well stocked, and orderly unit.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing.
- Medical Center and unit policies and work rules are recognized, supported and implemented.
- Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies / procedures.
- Emergency care / safety : Performs according to procedure in all Medical Center emergency situations.
- Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
- Provides excellent customer service : Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential : BLS : Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience : Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Credential : CENA : Cert Educated Nurse Aide
Equivalent Experience : Must hold an internal MyMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification or a current State of Michigan registry document as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification culminating in licensure in the state of Michigan or completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan or successful completion of one semester of nursing clinical education by an Accredited Registered Nurse Program. Effective 11 / 22 / 2019, we can also accept a Medical Assistant with the following : Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), OR equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA, etc. For current PCTs with an expired CNA certification, EMT certification, or a lapsed LPN license, an opportunity to achieve an internal MyMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification will be offered
Required Education
Education : Hight School Diploma
Comment : GED
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS :
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
