Nursing Assistant

Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 

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. 

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. 

• 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 

• High school graduate or equivalent  

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred 

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required 
• Current CNA certification preferred 

• 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. 

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

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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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