Cardiac Step-Down Nursing Assistant
About The Position
This is a Cardiac Step-Down Nursing Assistant position on the 8NE & NW unit, a 68-bed unit providing intermediate care to patients with cardiac-related diagnoses such as coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure (CHF), myocardial infarction (MI), and arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach). The unit also offers pre and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures including catheterization/angioplasty, stents, ablations, and pacemaker/defibrillator placement. Nurses on this unit receive specialized training in arterial sheath removal and Tikosyn administration and are ACLS certified. All patients are continuously monitored by telemetry. Royal Oak Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and a top hospital nationally. It is an academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations, has earned Magnet designation four consecutive times, and houses Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Current CNA certification preferred
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services.
- Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation, either in person or via remote video monitoring, to maximize his/her safety.
- Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
- Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
