Nursing Assistant 5 North
About The Position
5 North is a 38-bed unit specializing in the care of medical, surgical, and chronically ill patients. The unit has expertise in managing diabetes (insulin drips) and renal failure (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis). It is equipped to care for patients requiring telemetry and oximetry, with patient-to-nurse ratios adjusted based on patient acuity. The unit actively partners with universities to support student nurses through precepting, guidance, and role modeling, aiming to provide high-quality, efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare to all patients and their families.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
