Nursing Aide IMC 1st Floor
About The Position
The Nursing Aide works in the 25-bed Intermediate Care Unit, a fast-paced cardiac unit where patients are typically monitored on telemetry and patient acuity may change rapidly. The unit falls under the critical care umbrella and emphasizes teamwork, efficient patient care, professional growth, and a cohesive team environment focused on nursing excellence. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice, the Nursing Aide assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and nursing-unit environmental maintenance. The role supports patients’ personal care and safety needs, assists with procedures and testing specified in patient care plans, maintains an orderly unit with adequate supplies and equipment, contributes to effective communication, and facilitates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established policies and procedures. This is a full-time day position at Taylor Hospital, scheduled for 36 hours per week. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., days worked are variable, and the position includes every-other-weekend work. Pay ranges from $17.74 to $21.72, based on experience. Corewell Health offers eligible new hires a sign-on bonus of up to $150.
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
- Current CNA certification preferred.
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.
- Provide for patients’ personal care and safety needs promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Assist with specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintain an orderly nursing-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
- Comprehensive benefits package to support 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 goods and services.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $150 for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
