Nursing Aide Med Surg

Corewell Health • Trenton, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Aide assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and helps maintain the nursing unit’s environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice. The role provides for patients’ personal care and safety needs promptly under licensed staff supervision, including procedures and testing included in the patient’s plan of care. The aide also maintains an orderly unit with adequate supplies and equipment, supports effective communication, and facilitates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established policies and procedures.

The position is on the 38-bed, all-private-room 4 Med Surg unit at Trenton Hospital. The unit has bariatric-capable rooms, negative-pressure rooms, and telemetry capability, and cares for patients with a broad range of needs, including renal issues, abdominal pain, complicated UTIs, post-operative care, CIWA, psychiatric care, shortness of breath/COPD exacerbation, hospice, anemia, pneumonia, DVT, and seizure management. The hospital is Magnet-designated, has a Level II trauma center and stroke certification, and provides comprehensive medical and surgical care.

This is a full-time day-shift role, with scheduled hours of 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 36 hours per week, and work every other weekend. Pay ranges from $17.74 to $21.72 based on experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 is offered to new hires.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), required by completion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice.
• Provide patients’ personal care and address safety needs promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Perform specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient’s plan of care.
• Maintain an orderly nursing unit with sufficient supplies and equipment to support patient care.
• Contribute to effective communication related to patient care and efficient unit operations.
• Facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended 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 insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Up to $1,500 sign-on bonus for new hires.

What This Job Offers

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