Emergency Center

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Emergency Department team member at Corewell Health, you will provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform delegated patient-care tasks, meet established competencies, and support patients and their families. The role is based at Royal Oak Hospital in the Emergency Center and is part time, with 23 scheduled hours per week on a night shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Days worked are Monday through Friday, with every third weekend required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of relevant experience, demonstrated through work as a nursing assistant or other inpatient caregiver, paramedic, EMT, urgent-care caregiver, or nursing student; completion of a Medical Surgical rotation is preferred for nursing students.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license, required upon hire as stated in the posting.
• Nursing Assistant credential from the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bedside nursing activities, including ambulating, moving and turning patients, assisting with bedpans or urinary devices, and making beds.
• Bag and label patient belongings and complete patient property records for admitted patients.
• Perform higher-level patient-care tasks within established competencies and as delegated by the supervising Registered Nurse, including starting saline locks, simple suture removal (excluding facial or complex lacerations), splinting, phlebotomy for children over age two, measuring vital signs, recording intake and output, and applying restraints.
• Reinforce patient teaching by clarifying, explaining, or demonstrating treatments, procedures, and aftercare to patients or substitute decision-makers.
• Apply and change sterile and non-sterile dressings using appropriate techniques; apply ace bandages or elastic stockings as required.
• Assist with catheterizations and enemas, perform urine and stool testing, and carry out glucometer and EKG functions.
• Gather subjective and objective patient-care data through direct observation and measurement, interviews with patients or significant others, and review of medical records.
• Document accurate, complete, and precise patient information, interventions, and responses in the medical record.
• Perform discharge functions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Collect blood samples, obtain vital signs, perform ECGs, set up and assist with wound care and pelvic exams, and assist with procedures as directed by nurses and physicians.
• Use and understand sterile technique.
• Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, and health-care team members to support patient- and family-centered care.
• Stock and maintain adequate equipment and supplies in patient-care areas and ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for response.
• Safely move and transport patients; remove waste materials, sanitize tools, and deliver meals to patients.
• Complete documentation and records according to department policy.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional conduct.
• Attend required safety training and describe responsibilities related to general safety.
• Follow Hospital Exposure Control Plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and regard for their dignity, supporting a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promote effective working relationships and work effectively within and across departments to support departmental goals and objectives.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED