Medical Observation Clinical Assistant

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Observation Unit consists of 54 beds where patients are categorized as Observation secondary to insurance requirements. This is a medical unit. Patients are admitted from the Emergency Department with various conditions including mental status changes, long term placement needs, pain, cardiac issues, TIA, r/o CVA, UTI, pneumonia, geriatric, and behavioral issues. If patients meet criteria for a higher level of care, they will be transferred to the assigned progressive or inpatient unit. Staff complete an assessment and shift documentation according to the Observation documentation policy. There is rapid patient turnover on this unit between patient discharges and transfers, with staff potentially completing 1-4 discharges, transfers, and assessments during a 12-hour shift. Royal Oak Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence. The scope of work for this role involves coordinating aspects of patient care by managing communication and clerical tasks essential to the functioning of the unit. In addition to communication and clerical tasks, the assistant monitors and stocks supplies. The assistant also provides patient care and related functions as delegated by and under the direction of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required

Nice To Haves

• Completion of nursing assistant program and/or one year of nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Nursing Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates aspects of patient care by managing communication and clerical tasks essential to the functioning of the unit.
• Monitors and stocks supplies.
• Provides patient care and related functions as delegated by and under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Complete an assessment and shift documentation according to the Observation documentation policy.
• May complete 1-4 discharge, transfers, and assessments during a 12 Hour shift.

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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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