Nursing Assistant 3 North
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant works on the Oncology and Med-Surg overflow unit at Farmington Hills Hospital. The 31-bed unit provides care for patients receiving short-stay chemotherapy, blood transfusions, bone marrow biopsies, and cardiac catheterization; it also serves surgical patients with epidurals and telemetry patients. The unit covers an 8-bed infusion center on the third floor. Patient-to-nurse ratios are based on acuity, census, and activity. 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 safe patient transport, observation services, receptionist and clerical duties, and documentation in the electronic medical record. This is a full-time, day-shift position with 36 scheduled hours per week. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with days worked across Sunday to Saturday and every other weekend. Farmington Hills Hospital is a Level II trauma center, a teaching hospital for Michigan State University, and a Magnet-designed hospital for nursing excellence. Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, on-demand pay through Payactiv, discounts, optional insurance protections, retirement options, and free onsite parking. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 is offered for full-time hires.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification.
- 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.
- Current CNA certification.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Transport patients safely by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provide dispatch services and appropriately document services.
- Provide constant observation, in person or through remote video monitoring, for patients assessed as requiring it to maximize their safety.
- Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Demonstrate Corewell customer service standards and behaviors in all aspects of job performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
- Free onsite parking.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 for full-time hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
