Nurse Assistant 6NW

**Sign-on Bonus available!!** 

$1,500 for full-time positions 

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 

Corewell Health 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.  Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people – including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.  Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. 

UNIT DESCRIPTION: 

6NW is a 35 Medical bed unit caring for a variety of Medical Diagnosis. We promote daily multidisciplinary care team rounds including the patient and their family members at the bedside. We are an advocate for Patient-Family Centered Care. We welcome ways to promote safe, quality patient care. 

BENEFITS: 

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals. 

• NEW On-demand pay program – powered by Payactiv 

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling 

• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services 

• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans 

• Relocation assistance  

• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance 

• Free onsite parking at all campuses 

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

Education / Training:   

• High school graduate or equivalent  

Work Experience:   

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred 

Certification, Licensure, Registration:  

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire

• Current CNA certification preferred 

Other Qualifications: 

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. 

• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. 

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. 

• Basic computer knowledge is preferred. 

• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment. 

• Ability to demonstrate Corewell customer service standards and behaviors in all aspects of job performance 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:      

• 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 an