Nursing Assistant - Per Diem
About The Position
Corewell Health Orthopedic Surgery Center – Grand Rapids, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is located within the Orthopedic Health and Performance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The facility has five operating rooms and 20 PACU beds and provides orthopedic services including foot and ankle surgery, spine care, and sports medicine. The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care to promote comfort and support the overall plan of care. The role involves ongoing patient data collection and documentation, as well as support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing department. Work is performed according to facility policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, professional standards, and demonstrated competencies; procedures and equipment are used as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed professional.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current BLS certification.
- One of the following credentials is required: current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice; Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the state of practice; Certified Medical Assistant; or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV).
- CNA or LNA credentials are required for new hires and transfers when applicable.
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical, clinical, or clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, or prior customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake as needed.
- Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, according to facility and standards of care.
- Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care in the medical record.
- Assist with transportation of patient specimens.
- Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
- Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
- Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
- Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment.
- Provide general departmental support as needed, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
- Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
