Nursing Assistant
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant works on 9SE, a Level I trauma and post-operative medical-surgical unit specializing in musculoskeletal conditions such as total joint arthroplasty, spine surgery, fragility fractures, and multiple traumas, as well as plastic and breast reconstruction surgery. The unit is supported by an interdisciplinary team that includes case management, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, advanced practice providers, and physicians. The role offers experience caring for patients with varied co-morbidities and surgical patients arriving from the recovery room. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy. The role also includes safely transporting patients, providing observation services, completing receptionist and clerical duties, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The position is part-time at Royal Oak Hospital, with a day shift schedule of 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 24 scheduled hours per week, variable days, and every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
- Current CNA certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Dispatch services and appropriately document services.
- Provide in-person or remote video observation for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize safety.
- Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing unit operations.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other services.
- Optional identity theft protection.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
