Job Summary:
Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and helps in the environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.
Primary Job Duties:
The following description of job responsibilities and standards are intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities assigned from time to time.
- Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff including specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment in order to facilitate staff performance of patient care.
- Contributes to effective communication as it related to the provision of patient care and the efficient operation needs of the unit.
- Facilitates the admission, discharge and transfer of patients on and off unit in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competencies.
- Demonstrates Customer Focus and SERVICE FIRST.
- Ensures and enhances facility, safety, and regulatory outcomes including National Patient Safety Goals and compliance to Restraint/Seclusion policies and procedures
- Completes all mandatory training/education/competencies required for job classification.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: Must have 1 year recent (within the last 5 years) nursing assistant experience in a
hospital or nursing home or have current CNA certification or completed the first year
ofa nursing program[or currently enrolled in a nursing program and completed the
first clinical rotation]
Licensure: BLS required within six months of hire
Certification: Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to perform NA duties
described above.
Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
