Nurse Assistant Med Surg Care Unit Adaptable Progressive Neuro 8S

Corewell Health Nursing OpportunityCorewell Health is offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for Full-Time!About this unit8 South Neuro is a 52-bed progressive/medical surgical, comprehensive Stroke certified unit that offers a solid foundation in nursing for new grads. The unit has a focus on acute strokes, neurosurgical interventions, such as craniotomies, spine procedures and VP shunts. In addition, a 4-bed epilepsy monitoring unit. The unit is fast-paced and offers many learning opportunities. Teamwork and staff encouragement, professionalism and displaying integrity and respect; positive and eager to learn; highly organized and flexible; effective communication with patients, families and coworkers. Patience and compassion are extremely important to our patient population.About Royal Oak HospitalRecognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan's first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.Scope of WorkProvides 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.QualificationsRequiredHigh school graduate or equivalentAmerican Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support within 30 days of hirePreferredCompletion of nursing assistant program and/or one year of nursing assistant experienceNursing Assistant certification