Nurse Assistant ICU

About the role

About This Unit: We are a 13-bed ICU with the addition of a 4-bed surgical SICU at a Level 3 Trauma Hospital. We are a unit dedicated to innovation and process improvement which lead to the most beneficial patient outcomes. Furthermore, the CCU strives for excellence in workplace satisfaction. All staff members are involved within shared governance programs and are empowered to make several decisions that impact on the unit and patient care. These decisions include but are not limited to (scheduling, staffing, workflow, infection prevention, alterations in patient care models, teaching educational classes, and participating in multidisciplinary team peer reviews). The CCU patient population includes a variety of high acuity patients that require intensive monitoring and critical thinking.

About Grosse Pointe Hospital: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the nation. It is a Magnet-designated facility that provides exceptional nursing and advanced care services for our patients. This facility is home to The James and Patricia Anderson Surgical Center, a leading-edge, hybrid surgical unit that offers advanced technologies to perform a wide variety of procedures. It is also home to the Cotton Family Birth Center which has received the Baby Friendly designation by Baby-Friendly USA.

Primary Location: Grosse Pointe Hospital, 468 Cadieux Rd, Grosse Pointe. Department: Intensive Care Unit 2NW.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• 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.
• Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification required
• Current CNA certification preferred
• 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 preferred
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36 Hours of Work (7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.)
• Days Worked: Variable
• Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend