Nursing Assistant Short Stay Unit

Corewell Health • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Short Stay Unit/Observation Unit is a 50-bed unit specializing in the care of adult patients with a variety of diagnoses. A multi-disciplinary team approach is used for care, treatment, and disposition within 23 hours. Patients can come to this unit from various areas including the Emergency Center, Operating Room, procedural areas, directly from home, or from their primary care physician’s office. The unit has 20 telemetry beds for patients requiring cardiac monitoring. The specialty covers "All Non-Critical Specialties" due to the wide range of diagnoses. The team works diligently in transitioning patients to their next care area, which may include home, placement, admission, or a procedural area. Dearborn Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and helps in the environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.
• Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
• Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment to facilitate staff performance of patient care.
• Facilitates the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients on and off the unit in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Free onsite parking (OPTIONAL)
• Relocation assistance (OPTIONAL)

What This Job Offers

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