Patient Care Associate Casual- Surgical ICU

apartment McLaren Health Care location_onBay City, MI, US

Assists nurses with direct and indirect patient care activities. Prepares patients rooms for occupancy after discharge. Additional responsibilities includes blood draws and EKG's.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Observes patient's mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.
Performs non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions as directed by nursing staff.
May perform special procedures as required and directed (i.e., blood draws/EKGs).
Conducts regular patient rounds and meets with patient’s family members when required.
Collects test specimens and performs laboratory analysis as directed by nursing staff.
Answers patient calls and determines how best to help them.
Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification Program or equivalent
BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification

Preferred:

Minimum of six (6) months recent experience as a Nurse Assistant in an acute care setting preferred.
Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Additional Information

Schedule: Per Diem
Requisition ID: 26000685
Daily Work Times: Variable
Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes

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