Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

As a Nursing Assistant at Lake Huron Medical Center, you'll assist with activities of daily living, give basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and help maintain a safe environment in the Med/Surg department. In this role, you'll work closely under the supervision of a registered nurse, providing essential support to ensure patient comfort and care.

To qualify for the Nursing Assistant position at Lake Huron Medical Center, you should possess a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire. Additionally, having current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and some familiarity with medical terminology is preferred. Six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office is also advantageous.

Nursing Assistants at Lake Huron Medical Center typically work a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week on the night shift. The shifts run from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, and staff must be available to work every other weekend and holidays as part of the rotation, allowing you to gain strong experience in patient care!

Yes! Lake Huron Medical Center offers a generous sign-on bonus of $4,000 for Nursing Assistants who commit to a two-year tenure with our team. This bonus reflects our commitment to supporting our staff and acknowledging their vital role in patient care.

At Lake Huron Medical Center, we believe in nurturing and promoting from within. As a Nursing Assistant, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills and, with experience, potentially transition into further nursing roles or specialist areas through our continuous education and training programs.

When answering this question, think about your passion for patient care and your desire to make a tangible difference in people's lives. Highlight experiences or influences that guided you toward healthcare.

Discuss your ability to stay calm and composed in challenging scenarios. Provide examples of how you've managed stressful situations in the past, focusing on communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Share a specific instance where you collaborated with colleagues, emphasizing your communication skills, respect for colleagues’ roles, and how this contributed to successful patient outcomes.

Talk about your approach to empathetic communication. Explain how you would listen to their concerns, provide reassurance, and involve them in their care to help alleviate anxiety.

Identify common challenges such as high patient turnover and the need for multi-tasking. Discuss how effective time management and prioritization help overcome these obstacles.

Mention protocols such as hand hygiene, patient identification, and keeping communication lines open with colleagues and nursing staff. Stress the importance of maintaining a safe environment.

Share your method for assessing patient needs and determining urgency. Discuss how you communicate with the nursing team to keep track of patient care appropriately.

Talk about the importance of adapting your communication style based on the patient’s individual understanding, using clear language, and listening actively to confirm comprehension.

Express your admiration for the hospital's commitment to quality care and community involvement. Mention any specific programs or awards that stood out to you during your research about the organization.

Convey your commitment to lifelong learning. Discuss opportunities such as training programs, certifications, and mentorship within Lake Huron Medical Center and how these can help enhance your skills in nursing.