Job Summary

NURSING ASST (TEMP) for Cancer Center Adult Infusion

Perform nursing services in the care and treatment of patients; provides direct patient care and assists in the maintenance of a safe environment that supports patient care needs in an ambulatory care setting

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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. Perform nursing services in the care and treatment of patients; provides direct patient care and assists in the maintenance of a safe environment that supports patient care needs in an ambulatory care setting

Responsibilities*

Perform nursing services in the care and treatment of patients; provides direct patient care and assists in the maintenance of a safe environment that supports patient care needs in an ambulatory care setting.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Observation/Monitoring

• Obtains vital signs, temperature, height, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN.  Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
• Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure.
• Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
• Measures and records intake and output if needed.
• 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.  
• Transports blood and laboratory specimens.

Intravenous Lines

• Discontinues peripheral IVs.

Patient ADLs

• Accompanies, escorts, assists patients as needed.
• Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients.

Environment

• Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
• Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
• 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.

Will complete any other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent;
• Demonstrates active listen, written, verbal, and information technology skills;
• Communicates effectively and respectfully;
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct;
• Exceptional attendance.

Desired Qualifications*

• Completion of two years of nursing school course work including applicable clinical experience for the position.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated time-management skills. Previous patient care experience or relevant skills. No lifting restrictions. Familiarity with UMHC policies and procedures demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Work Schedule

Days- 16-40hrs/week able to work intermittently throughout the year during breaks and holidays

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.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position.   Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration.  Please review the full posting description for details.

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.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.