What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant II position at Corewell Health?
The Nursing Assistant II provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine (including specialty skills), and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant will advance to a Nursing Assistant II position upon successful completion of the checklist, and upon approval of manager and Human Resources. Limited to Royal Oak, Troy, Grosse Pointe, and Farmington Hills hospital sites.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Additional duties include: · De-escalation training. · Simple wound care. · Four eyes skin assessment. · Observing for evidence of incontinence-associated dermatitis and pressure injury. · Application of non-prescription skin barrier therapies. · Assisting with transfers and passive range-of-motion. · Application, maintenance, and removal of the external female and male catheter. · Additional Specialty area duties may be added upon approval of the Beaumont Nursing Education Council.
- Participates in professional development activities: · Precepting new Nursing Assistants. · Shared governance via council or committee participation. · Continuing education. · Job fair or unit interview participation. · Kaizen or Project Improvement initiative.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience. Preferred
- CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association preferred Or
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
- Sitting: Seldom
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally
- Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
- Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
How Corewell Health cares for you
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington HillsDepartment Name
Nursing 5 North - Farmington HillsEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
36Hours of Work
7am - 7:30pmDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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