Nurse Assistant Med Surg Care Unit Adaptable Progressive Neuro 8S
About The Position
The 8 South Neuro unit is a 52-bed progressive/medical surgical unit that is comprehensive Stroke certified. It provides a solid foundation in nursing for new graduates. The unit focuses on acute strokes, neurosurgical interventions such as craniotomies, spine procedures, and VP shunts. Additionally, it includes a 4-bed epilepsy monitoring unit. The unit is fast-paced and offers numerous learning opportunities. Corewell Health is committed to fostering teamwork, staff encouragement, professionalism, integrity, respect, and a positive, eager-to-learn attitude. High organization and flexibility are valued, as is effective communication with patients, families, and coworkers. Patience and compassion are essential for this patient population.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Completion of nursing assistant program and/or one year of nursing assistant experience
- Nursing Assistant certification
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
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- $1,500 sign on bonus for Full-Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
