Nursing Assistant

As a member of the nursing team with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. You'll be responsible for the care of our patients according to their individual plans, unit routines, and hospital policies. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Shift:

M-F

6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Every third weekend

Essential Functions

• Providing care to the patient according to the plan of care, specific unit routines and hospital policy under the Direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
• 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.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objective.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience. Preferred
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days required
• CRT-Nursing Assistant - Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems preferred