Nursing Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Unit Description: This 64 bed unit practices patient and family centered care. Telemetry/Step-down unit. Our unit consists of highly motivated, skilled Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Telemetry Technicians working together as a team. PCU cares for a wide variety of critically ill patients who require cardiac drips with need for titration, ventilated patients, and those that require a higher level of supportive care. Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital Serving the greater Farmington Hills area since 1965, this hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma hospital that serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet®-designated hospital for nursing excellence. This is where extraordinary begins. Find out where it can take you and your career. Apply Now! How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. 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, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate Beaumont customer service standards and behaviors in all aspects of job performance
• Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
• Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
• Current CNA certification preferred
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing care to the patient according to the plan of care, specific unit routines and hospital policy under the Direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
• 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.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objective.

Benefits

• Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
• NEW On-demand pay program – powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all campuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees