Nursing Assistant PACU

Spectrum Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Free onsite parking

Relocation assistance

Pay starting at $17.74

Job summary

Corewell Health's Dearborn Hospital unit POHA/PACU provides pre- and post-anesthesia care within the surgical services department. The team includes nurses, nursing assistants and guest relations associates to support patient recovery on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

The role supports licensed nursing staff, handles patient care tasks, maintains a clean, well-supplied unit, and assists with admissions, transfers and discharges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care.
• Helps in environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under RN direction.
• Maintains an orderly unit environment to support staff performance.
• Facilitates admission, discharge and transfer of patients on and off unit.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed nursing staff in direct patient care.
• Maintain orderly unit environment with supplies and equipment.
• Facilitate admissions, discharges and transfers per policy.

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $1,500 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! About the unit POHA/PACU is part of the surgical services department on the second floor. This unit is responsible for the preparation and recovery of patients who have had one or more of a multitude of different procedures done under anesthesia. POHA/PACU features an inpatient area and an outpatient area. The unit is equipped to prepare our surgical patients with the support of nurses, nursing assistants, guest relations associates, and the many different types of team members that work in the operating room.

About Dearborn Hospital Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women's health, heart & vascular, and cancer care.

Scope of work

Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and helps in the environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice. Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff including specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care. Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment in order to facilitate staff performance of patient care. Facilitates the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients on and off unit in accordance with established policies and procedures.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Free onsite parking (OPTIONAL)
• Relocation assistance (OPTIONAL)
• Range of Pay Pay starting at $17.74.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name Pre Post Recovery - Dearborn Hosp

Employment Type Full time

Shift Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Days Worked variable

Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

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.

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 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.