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NURSING ASST (TEMP)

How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Job Summary Under direct supervision from Registered Nurse or other designation supervision, provides direct patient care and assists in the maintenance of a safe environment that supports patient care needs. Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. Responsibilities* Observation/Monitoring Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abnormal girth) per unit standard. Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determinate heart rate and blood pressure. Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s). Functions as a sitter. Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection. Specimen Collection Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies. Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum and swabs, and performs urine determination including sugar, acetone, specific gravity protein, pH. Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test. Initiates, maintains and records 24-hpur urine collection. Transports blood and laboratory specimens. Intravenous Lines Discontinues peripheral IVs Patient ADLs Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care. Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care. Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley; catheters; weighs diapers. Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients. Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment, releases and applies devices, ie wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc, in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feed patients. Double check breast milk with RN. Urinary Catheters Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters. Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies. Discontinues urinary catheter. Applies condom catheter. Enemas/Suppositories Administers cleaning enemas that do not contain medication. Applies fecal incontinence bags. Wound Care Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds. Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths. Respiratory Care Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assisting with tape and tie changes. Assist with P&PD by holding patient. Coach/prompt patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing. Other Interventions Measuring and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices. Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology. Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and rely messages prn. Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis. Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers. Provides skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (i.e., cortisone's, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions). Initiates emergency care utilizing the ABCs, Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records. Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine. Assists with application and maintains restraints. Documents care provided, Environment Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces. Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure. Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linen and linen hamper during patient stay. Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc. Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces. Cleans assigned equipment and areas of work. Obtains, opens and arranges sterile instruments and supplies for specific procedures. Cleans, packs, sterilizes and stores instruments. Checks emergency equipment. Required Qualifications* Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Progressive knowledge in methods, procedures, materials and equipment of designated area is necessary. Physical Requirements This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients. Desired Qualifications* One Of The Following 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital or Volunteer work of the equivalent of 1 year or experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) or Completion of Certified Nurse Assistant (CAN) program or Enrollment in pre-PA or pre-MA program track or ADN (Associate Nursing Degree) program. Work Schedule TEMP Position ALL Shifts, including weekends Hours -Minimum of 4 shifts on a 4 week schedule Shift - D/N/E - all including weekends Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.