Job Information
McLaren Health Care Unit Clerk Nurse Aide - Telemetry 2 - McLaren Careers in Lapeer, Michigan
Position Summary:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performs the receptionist and secretarial duties on the unit assigned. Meets the communication needs of the patient (family, departmental staff and medical staff). Supports the nursing staff by performing basic nursing care to the patient. Assist and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patients rights.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs, and Possessions
Promptly answer’s telephone/call lights in a polite manner and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff
Assists nursing staff by making patient beds, giving baths, passing waters, feeding patients, oral care, accurate I & O, ambulating patients, daily weights, and vital signs and any other duties assigned by the RN
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or 6 months experience as a Nursing Assistant in a Healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals if enrolled in an Accredited School of Nursing program
BLS certification within 3 months of hire
Knowledge of keyboard/computer
Data entry experience
Medical terminology knowledge
Preferred:
Current State of Michigan certification
Previous work experience or training as a Unit Clerk and Nurse Aide
Previous data entry experience
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans