Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, weight, and oxygen saturation, reporting abnormal values to the RN
• Monitor and report the physical condition of assigned patients
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, oral care, feeding, and toileting
• Perform specimen collection, including urine, stool, and sputum, and transport laboratory specimens
• Assist with wound care, including cleansing and redressing non-sterile wounds
• Provide respiratory care assistance, such as coaching patients with incentive spirometers
• Support clinical staff with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Maintain a clean and organized patient environment by stocking supplies and making beds
• Perform physical tasks including moving, turning, and transporting patients and equipment

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• One of the following: 6 months of acute care experience, enrollment in a nursing program with fundamentals completed, 1 year of rehab facility experience, or completion of a CNA program
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities, including lifting, positioning, and transporting patients

About the Company

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