Nursing Assistant Surgical 5NW
About the unit
5 Northwest is a 33-bed surgical unit specializing in care of adult patients. We provide compassionate, high-quality patient and family centered care for a wide variety of surgical patients. 5 Northwest regularly cares for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, general surgery, and trauma work up as well as patients with Congestive Heart Failure. Our mission is to always provide our patients and their families with an exceptional experience during their stay with us on the unit. Our 5 Northwest team is committed to ensuring a safe and holistic environment with excellence in both care and service to all our patients and their families.
Scope of work
- 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.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required
- Current CNA certification preferred
Corewell Health is offering up to $1,500 as a sign-on bonus for this opportunity.