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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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day Retirement Savings OpportunitiesResponsibilities*

A.    Patient Care Duties

1.     Observation/Monitoring

Assist with admissions, discharges and transfersObtain and record vital signs including: temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and reports abnormal values to RNRespond to monitor alarmsAssist with connecting to monitors and calibrationApply ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attach patient to travel monitorDoppler auscultation of pulsesObtain and record height and weightMeasure and record intake and outputEmpty and record outputs from drains, urinary catheter, bedpan, urinal, etc.Label and secure patient belongings including sensory aides and assist devices

2.     Specimen Collection

Perform point of care testing; maintain and calibrate equipment and suppliesCollect specimens including urine and sputumPerform venipuncture to collect blood specimens

3.     Intravenous Lines

Prime IV tubing; time and date bag per policyPrime central/pressure set ups (after bag spiked by RN); time and date bag per policyDiscontinue peripheral IV, and radial arterial lines  - holds pressure to the site after RN removes suture (if applicable)

4.     Patient ADLs

Provide toileting/bedpan/urinalsAccompany, escort, ambulate, move, turn, dangle, lift, attend, hold, position patientsProvide patient nourishment by providing snacks/beverages, assist with ordering meals/snacks, feed patients as neededChange gown, bed, linens as neededAssist to undress/dress as needed

5.     Urinary Catheters

Perform intermittent and clean urinary catheterizationsConnect, drains and disconnect urinary cathetersAssemble intermittent and continuous bladder irrigation suppliesDiscontinue urinary cathetersDetermine bladder status with bladder scanner

6.     Wound/Skin Care

Perform pre-operative skin prep/hair clipping as neededProvide skin care at the direction of the RNCleanse and redress non-sterile woundsPerform simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressingsAssist RN with complex dressing changesCare for permanent drain sites and apply appropriate collection device; i.e. ostomy, G-tube, etcApply binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications

7.     Respiratory Care

Connect oxygen delivery device and set oxygen flow rate as directed by RNAssist with trach care on stable tracheotomies including cleaning and redressing; assists with tape and tie changesAssist with endotracheal tube care and tape changesSet up PleurevacCoaches and prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and coughing/deep breathingPerforms routine oral and nasal suctioning

8.     Other Interventions

Measure and obtain anti-embolism hose; apply sequential compression devicesPerform patient care/comfort, safety roundsProvide family support, escort in/out of unitAssist with application and maintain restraintsFunction as a messengerObtain supplies and medications as necessary

B.    Clerical Duties

Identify and print on-line documents including H&P, consent, blood consentMake preoperative paperwork packetsMake wristbandsPrint patient labelsPlace patient on-call for ORAnswer telephonesOrder equipmentFax documentsPage as requestedMake/verify patient appointmentsVerify patient bed assignment in TeletrackingLabel equipment charge slipsTemporarily locate patients in computer systemUse multiple computer systems

C.    Environment

Set up patient bays for admission or procedureMaintain orderliness of patient bays, unit including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.Clean and maintain inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care areasCheck emergency equipmentMake up stretchers for patient admissionObtain, open, and arrange equipment and supplies for specific proceduresStock supplies and equipment in patient care areas

D.    Transport

Assist with patient transport as needed

E.    Reporting/lunch/breaks

Reports to charge nurse at beginning and end of shift, whenever leaving assigned work area, when going on break/lunch or when asked to  assist in other areasAvailable to nursing staff in assigned area and others as neededLunch and break times are assigned by the charge nurse dailyRequired Qualifications*

 High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write,  and one of the following:

Junior status in an accredited BSN program2nd year in accredited ADN programBachelors Degree in Applied Medical Sciencea minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital settinga minimum two years experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environmentDesired Qualifications*Attended and passed CNA course or CNA state certificationRecent experience in an acute care inpatient settingBasic computer skillsDemontrated communication skills, both written and verbal.Work Schedule

The work schedule consists of the five 8hr day shifts or four 10hr day shifts, Monday-Saturday. Shifts are 5:30a-2p or 5:30a-4p with the exception of Thursday at 6:30a-3p or 6:30a-5p.

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.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

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.