Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Job Type: Full Time Schedule: 7:00am to 7:30pm, 72 hours per pay, every other weekend. Job Description Under the direct supervision from the Professional Registered Nurse, the Nurse Assistant performs specific duties to provide personal health care, clinical service and comfort to patients in accordance with the Mission and Values and policies for Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Duties Performs hygiene/comfort measures including bath/shower, mouth care, shaving etc. - Assists the licensed nurse in monitoring/evaluation of the patient (vital signs, intake and output, weighing). - Collects lab specimens and cultures according to nursing practice standards (sputum, stool, urine, wound). - Cares for an agitated/confused patient by utilizing de-escalation techniques. - Assists patients in activities of daily living . - Uses appropriate patient transfer techniques . - Maintains patient body alignment and positioning (assist with normal range of motion, hip precautions, pressure relief of high risk areas: heels, sacrum, scapula, hips, etc.) - Maintains respiratory support (checks flow rates of O2 nasal cannula, face masks, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, replaces O2 removed by patient). - Cares for and maintains dignity of deceased patients (post mortem, medical examiner/autopsy) - Repositions patients every 2 hours or as needed to maintain circulation and prevent pressure ulcers. - {signs and symptoms of hyper/hypo glycemia, foot care etc.} - Provides 1:1 suicide/close observation precautions as assigned. - Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and reports such to professional staff. - Demonstrates essential knowledge and skills in caring for the patient with a stroke. - Participates in Stroke related continuing education as assigned. - Participates in CHF related continuing education as assigned - Care of patient in cast or traction (monitors circulation, elevates extremities Requirements High school graduate or equivalent. Documented Nursing Assistant experience, Certified Nursing Assistant or current nursing school enrollment with completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course required. Current BCLS required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy. Prior clinical experience preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing higher education in the health care field. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.