Nursing Aide Med Surg 4th Floor
About The Position
The Nursing Aide assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice. The aide promptly supports patients’ personal care and safety needs under licensed staff supervision, including procedures and testing specified in the patient’s plan of care. The role helps maintain an orderly unit with adequate supplies and equipment, supports effective communication related to patient care and unit operations, 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 four bariatric-capable rooms, two negative-pressure rooms, and telemetry capability. It cares for patients with a range of conditions, including renal issues, abdominal pain, complicated UTIs, postoperative needs, CIWA, psychiatric needs, shortness of breath/COPD exacerbation, hospice needs, anemia, pneumonia, DVT, and seizure management. The role is part-time, with day hours of 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 24 scheduled hours per week, variable workdays, and every other weekend. The pay range is $17.74 to $21.72, based on experience. Corewell Health offers a sign-on bonus of up to $750 for new hires. The hospital is Magnet-designated and has Level II trauma and stroke certifications.
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 a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice.
- Promptly provide for patients’ personal care and safety needs under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Perform specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintain an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment to facilitate 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
- Sign-on bonus of up to $750 for new hires.
- Comprehensive benefits package 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 matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
