Nursing Aide IMC

Corewell Health is offering a $1500 sign-on bonus for this opportunity for new hires.

About the Role

IMC is a high-energy unit that promotes a positive culture and work environment with flexible scheduling; we strive to maintain a competitive nurse-to-patient ratio. Nurses on this unit are teamwork-oriented and have excellent support staff, including nursing assistants, telemetry technicians, and unit secretaries. We care for a diverse patient population, including but not limited to respiratory, cardiac, and neuro illnesses. It is common to have patients on cardiac drips, cardiac catheterization, and COPD/pneumonia/CHF patients.

IMC staff meet once a month for unit council to address staff concerns and serve as a voice for the unit. Unit council also plans activities, including unit outings, in-house activities, and volunteer opportunities.

About the Workplace

Wayne Hospital is a Magnet®-designated facility providing exceptional nursing and advanced medical, surgical, emergency, and critical care services. Serving the region since 1957, this 99-bed, full-service acute care center is the only one in the Wayne, Westland, Garden City, Canton, Inkster, and Romulus area verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level III trauma center and certified by The Joint Commission. The hospital partners with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to handle health and communicable disease concerns. It has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing facility in congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and kidney failure.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and helps in the environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.
• Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
• Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment to facilitate staff performance of patient care.
• Contributes to effective communication related to the provision of patient care and the efficient operation needs of the unit.
• Facilitates the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients on and off the unit in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Pay

Range of pay between $17.74 and $21.72 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), Required by completion of Orientation
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience, Preferred
• Current CNA certification, Preferred

Benefits

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

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Day (7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36
• Days Worked: Variable
• Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend