Nursing Assistant - IPD

Straith Hospital; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Straith Hospital in Southfield, MI is hiring full-time Nursing Assistant for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

As an NA under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you'll provide direct patient care, support rehabilitation goals, monitor patients, and help with daily living activities. This role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CNA certification or equivalent patient care experience.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Ability to safely assist patients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Monitor patients and promptly report changes in condition, abnormal findings, and patient needs to the RN.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, pain scores, and other routine patient information.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, feeding, positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Support rehabilitation goals by assisting with coughing, deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, oxygen therapy, and other delegated nursing interventions.
• Perform purposeful hourly rounding and respond promptly to patient requests and call lights.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment, including room preparation, equipment cleaning, and linen management.
• Participate in patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and family orientation to the unit and equipment.
• Actively participate in structured and informal handoff communication with the healthcare team.
• Accurately document patient care activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time: Nursing Assistant (NA) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Starting at $19.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Job Overview

Straith Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

As an Inpatient Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care while supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. You will play an important role in promoting patient comfort, safety, and independence while helping create a positive healing environment for patients and their families.

Duties

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.


• Monitor patients and promptly report changes in condition, abnormal findings, and patient needs to the RN.


• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, pain scores, and other routine patient information.


• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, feeding, positioning, transferring, and ambulation.


• Support rehabilitation goals by assisting with coughing, deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, oxygen therapy, and other delegated nursing interventions.


• Perform purposeful hourly rounding and respond promptly to patient requests and call lights.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment, including room preparation, equipment cleaning, and linen management.


• Participate in patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and family orientation to the unit and equipment.


• Actively participate in structured and informal handoff communication with the healthcare team.


• Accurately document patient care activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or equivalent patient care experience.


• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.


• Ability to safely assist patients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living.


• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.


• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.


• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Why Straith?

• Supportive work culture focused on teamwork and clinical excellence.


• Competitive salary and shift differentials.


• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.


• Non-Profit Hospital allows eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness