Nurse Aide II

Responsibilities

• Monitor and obtain vital signs, including temperature, weight, oxygen saturation, and pain scores, reporting abnormalities to the RN
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, bathing, oral care, and feeding
• Perform specimen collection, including urine, stool, sputum, and swabs, and transport laboratory specimens
• Assist with wound care, including cleansing and redressing non-sterile wounds and applying various dressings
• Provide respiratory care assistance, such as coaching patients with incentive spirometers and assisting with tracheostomy care
• Maintain a clean and organized patient environment by stocking supplies, making beds, and managing equipment
• Support clinical staff with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Minimum of 6 months recent experience in a patient care setting OR current status as a nursing student (Junior in BSN or second year in ADN program)
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities, including moving, transporting, and positioning patients and equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Nurse Aide or Medical Assistant
• Recent experience in an acute care inpatient setting
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day
• 2:1 match on retirement savings

About the Company

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, dedicated to improving the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, research, and technology development.