Certified Nurse Assistant

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT"We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply"We are seeking dedicated and flexible individuals to support active military personnel in Medical Readiness Clinics. These positions will ensure that soldiers meet deployment requirements by assisting in various readiness tasks and assessments. This is a unique opportunity to serve those who serve our country by ensuring they are medically prepared for their missions.Start Dates: Opportunities are available as early as February through May 2025.End Date: Assignments will run through the end of September 2025.Work Schedule: Full Time, Part-Time/, and PRN roles available"”perfect for those seeking flexible hours.SITE OF SERVICE:· The work to be performed under this contract will be at Camp Grayling, Grayling Michigan 49738.· HCWs shall receive notification two weeks prior to the reassignment to another location.POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:· Degree: Certificate· Education: Completion of a certified nursing assistant program· Certification: Must maintain current hands-on BLS certification through ARC or AHA· Experience: One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant after graduation· U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.· Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.· Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.SPECIFIC DUTIES:· Performs a variety of basic nursing care duties involving extensive standardizedprocedures in the providing of personal care to patients, and serves as a chaperone asrequired. Assists with the maintenance of medical records to include filing, addingdemographic information and filling out lab, x-ray and EKG slips. Duties are performed in clinics and/or wards depending on the needs of the service or ward.· Provides basic nursing care to patients with a variety of illnesses and in a variety of health care settings. Takes and records blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight. Measures and records intake and output; and gives routine care to pre and post-operative, ante- and post-partum patients. Applies and removes binders, bandages, simple dressings and heat and cold as directed. Assists patients in walking, moving and changing positions and prevents obstruction, dislodgment, and unnecessary movement of drainage, suction, and parenteral fluid apparatus. Assesses pain as "fifth vital sign".· Recognizes and initiates appropriate life saving measures in emergency situations. Applies Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques as required.· Sets up for examinations, to include equipment and supplies needed and positioning anddraping of patients and assists with exams, medical/surgical procedures. Assists inpostmortem care, transports patients in wheelchairs or on litters within the hospital, andaccompanies ambulatory patients within hospital. Motivates patients to accept the illnessand provides patient instruction as directed by unit standard operating procedures.Operates and maintains equipment peculiar to the work area.· Provides patient care as assigned to include documentation of nursing activities in patient's record.Monitors intravenous fluids, obtains routine specimens, screens and performs proceduresfor treatment of patients within guidelines established in each area.· Provides personal care to include bathing, shaving, rubbing backs, feeding, and makingequipment and supplies available to patients such as bedpans, linen, and grooming items.Makes beds and performs general maintenance duties including cleaning and arrangingsupply cupboards; cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments, and equipment; callingattention to deficiencies in supplies and equipment; cleaning utility room; handling linenaccording to policies; and cleaning patient units and exam areas as needed.· Performs administrative and clerical functions such as checking in and routing soldiers todifferent screening and processing stations. Will also assist with screening, filing andretrieval of medical records and forms.CORE DUTIES:· Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.· Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.· Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and bloodpressure.· Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints,allergies and vital signs on the correct form.· Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.· Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examinationrooms.· Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.· Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis anddeparting time when patient is releasedHOURS:· The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: Monday through Sunday, between the hours 0700 - 1630, with a half hour unpaid lunch.· Workdays and hours may be modified due to mission changes at the worksite.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLSMust be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.LUKE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.Links:To learn more about Luke, please visit our website at:

Created: 2024-11-04