Cardiac Step-Down Nursing Assistant

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Step-Down Nursing Assistant provides patient care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, and documenting services appropriately. The Nursing Assistant also serves as an Observer for patients assessed to require constant observation, either in person or through remote video monitoring, to maximize patient safety. General receptionist and clerical duties help facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations, and care provided is documented in the electronic medical record.

The position is based in 8NE & NW, a 68-bed cardiac step-down unit providing intermediate care for patients with cardiac diagnoses, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and heart arrhythmias. The unit also provides pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures such as catheterization/angioplasty, stent placement, ablations, and pacemaker or defibrillator placement. Patients are continuously monitored by telemetry.

Royal Oak Hospital is described as a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The hospital has Magnet designation and Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience is preferred.
• Current CNA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Dispatch services and document services appropriately.
• Provide in-person or remote-video observation for patients assessed to require constant observation, to maximize patient safety.
• Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
• Document care provided in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED