Clinical Assistant Nursing Pediatrics

As a Clinical Assistant Nursing Pediatrics at Corewell Health, your main responsibilities include providing patient care as directed by registered nurses, managing supplies and equipment in the unit, documenting care in electronic medical records, and organizing daily work based on the unit's priorities. You'll also actively participate in safety initiatives and other assigned duties, ensuring a high standard of care for pediatric patients.

To qualify for the Clinical Assistant Nursing Pediatrics position at Corewell Health, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent along with the completion of a nursing assistant program or at least one year of experience in a similar role. Additionally, obtaining Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required, and current CNA certification is preferred.

The Clinical Assistant Nursing Pediatrics position at Corewell Health requires a part-time commitment with a shift from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., working variable weekends. A full week of orientation from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is also mandatory to help you settle into your new role effectively.

At Corewell Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that addresses financial, health, and work/life balance goals for our Clinical Assistant Nursing Pediatrics staff. Benefits include an on-demand pay program, various discount opportunities, optional identity theft protection, retirement plans, and a commitment to providing a safe workplace for all our employees.

As a Clinical Assistant Nursing Pediatrics at Corewell Health, you'll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that prioritizes patient care and employee support. Our pediatric unit emphasizes a friendly, interconnected culture where team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work while advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of care.

When discussing your experience with pediatric patients, highlight specific instances where you've interacted with children in a healthcare setting. Talk about the techniques you used to communicate effectively with them and their families, showcasing your understanding of children's needs and your ability to provide compassionate care.

Explain your method for prioritizing tasks under pressure, such as assessing patient needs first or using a checklist. Emphasize your communication skills and teamwork as essential parts of balancing multiple responsibilities, ensuring that every child receives appropriate attention.

For this question, outline your understanding of emergency protocols. Discuss your training in Basic Life Support and your approach to staying calm under pressure, including calling for help, assessing the situation quickly, and providing immediate assistance as needed.

Effective communication is vital in healthcare. Discuss your strategies for maintaining clear communication with the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, such as participating in daily briefings, using electronic medical records accurately, and advocating for patient needs to ensure continuity of care.

Share your passion for working with children. Discuss how witnessing their resilience and ability to recover from illness can be incredibly rewarding. Mention how you’re motivated by the opportunity to positively impact young lives and support families during difficult times.

Discuss both hard and soft skills that align with the position, such as your nursing assistant training, attention to detail in patient care, team collaboration, and your ability to establish rapport with children. Highlight your commitment to providing safe and effective care.

Provide a specific example of a challenging situation, detailing how you resolved it. This could be a challenging interaction with a child or family member. Explain your approach to maintaining professionalism and empathy while ensuring that high-quality care was upheld.

Addressing difficult conversations requires empathy and sensitivity. Describe your strategy for approaching these conversations, including how you listen actively, provide clear information, and support families emotionally while giving them the needed resources.

Express your admiration for Corewell Health's reputation in patient care, especially pediatric services. Highlight your alignment with their values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as your eagerness to contribute to a team committed to improving the health and well-being of the community.

Discuss the specific focus and strengths of the pediatric unit at Troy Hospital, such as its commitment to providing safe and compassionate care for younger patients. Mention its recognition and reputation, showing that you’ve researched the environment where you would be working.