Nursing Assistant

**Sign-on Bonus available!!**   $1,500 for full-time positions   $750 for part-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.  UNIT DESCRIPTION:   8 North East and West CPCU makes up a 68-bed unit cardiac step-down unit that provides an intermediate level of care to patients that typically have a cardiac related diagnosis such as coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure (CHF), myocardial infarction (MI) and heart arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach). We also provide pre and post procedure care to patients that have undergone cardiac procedures, such as catheterization/angioplasty, stents, ablations, and placement of pacemakers, and defibrillators. Our nurses receive specialized training in arterial sheath removal and Tikosyn administration and are ACLS certified. All patients are continuously monitored by telemetry.   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  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 Beaumont 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 and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objective.  This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.   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.  Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital   Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on January 24, 1955, as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital serves as the largest hospital in the Corewell Health network. This is a 1,131-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 44 residency and fellowship programs with 481 residents and fellows. We are the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine with more than 1,400 doctors on faculty. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned us Magnet® designation four consecutive times, the distinction of being Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, and recognition as the #2 hospita