Corewell Health·Royal Oak, Michigan
Provide direct patient care and safe transport under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an inpatient rehab unit. Perform patient observation, clerical duties, and document care within the electronic medical record.
About the unit We are a 64 bed Inpatient Rehab Unit that sees a variety of patients who need to work on both their functional and medical problems.
We treat ortho patients recovering from hip fractures, complex knee replacement, back surgery with neurologic involvement, multi-trauma, and other orthopedic issues.
We also see neurology patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord tumors, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Parkinson’s, MS, and any cancer diagnosis with functional decline.
We also have patients come to our unit who had amputations and other complex medical/surgical issues with functional decline.
Patients participate in 15 hours of therapy across the 7-day week.
Nursing continues the interventions practiced by the patients in therapy sessions, to continue safe mobility.
For many of our patients, Rehab is the key to getting back home with their families.
This is a very rewarding unit to work on, as we all get to take part in the progress patients make towards their goal of getting home.
About Royal Oak Hospital Recognized by U.S.
News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country.
It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations.
The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.
Scope of work Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
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.
Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
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
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification. Previous hospital or nursing home experience and a current CNA certification are preferred.
Market context
In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.