Nursing Assistant 4 South

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This 48-bed unit is dedicated to ortho/neuro/trauma. Some specific diagnoses include total knee, total hip, spinal fusions, and fractured hips. The unit is Stroke and Trauma certified and completes additional education every three months to better care for this population of patients. The multidisciplinary team includes RN’s, nurse techs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, PT/OT, orthopedic care coordinator and case managers. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-6 and the Nurse Assistant ratio is 1:8-10. Farmington Hills Hospital is recognized by U.S News and 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 hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma center, serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University.

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 Corewell customer service standards and behaviors in all aspects of job performance

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

• Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• 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.
• Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.

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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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