Nursing Assistant

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides patient care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, documenting services, and providing in-person or remote-video observation for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize safety. The Nursing Assistant also performs receptionist and clerical duties that support efficient nursing-unit operations and documents care in the electronic medical record.

The position is on 9SE, a Level I trauma and post-operative medical-surgical unit specializing in musculoskeletal conditions, including total joint arthroplasty, spine surgery, fragility fractures, and multiple trauma, 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 comorbidities and surgical patients arriving from the recovery room.

The position is based at Royal Oak Hospital, a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The hospital has Magnet designation and is home to Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Current CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients 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.
• 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 functioning.
• Document care provided in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,500.

What This Job Offers

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