Nursing Assistant MICU

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Care Unit Nurse

Corewell Health is offering up to $1,500 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! This unit is a 16-bed cardiovascular/cardiothoracic care unit. This unit's primary specialty is post-open heart/CABG patients. Post-op CABG patients will recover in the ICU for 2-3 days. The patient population will include patients that have a cardiac procedure requiring ICU level care. Open-heart patients direct from the OR, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, TAVR procedure, and STEMI intervention. Nurses will care for patients requiring ventilator support, special training on SWAN-GANZ catheters, vasopressors, inotrope drips, high alert drips, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), IMPELLA devices, and chest tubes. Nurse to patient ratio 1:2 for regular ICU patients, high acute 1:1; there are times we may need you to be 1:3 depending on staffing needs and the acuity in the unit as a whole. 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.

Range of Pay: Pay starting at $15.13.

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).

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required. Previous hospital or nursing home experience Preferred. Current CNA certification Preferred.

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

Department Name: Nursing Critical Care Unit - Dearborn

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: Sunday to Saturday

Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend