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Patient Observation Aide PRN

Part-time

Corewell Health

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Wayne, MI
Schedule
Part-time / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Patient Observation Aide works under RN supervision in the Constant Observation Unit, supporting inpatient and emergency patients who need continuous or one-to-one monitoring. The aide observes patient activity and behavior, assists with activities of daily living within scope, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, and communicates regularly with the nurse. Shifts are nights, with days and weekends varying according to department needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Observation, nice to haveActivities of Daily Living, nice to havePatient Safety, nice to havePatient Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredBasic Life Support Certificate, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

On-site

Wayne, MI

Part time

R231050

Hours: 11pm - 7:30 am, Shifts required: vary based on needs of the department.

About the Unit

The Constant Observation Unit provides support to the In-patient and Emergency Center by allocating staff that will supervise and monitor patient requiring continuous or one to one monitoring because of high risk of self-harm, aggression or other safety concerns to ensure patient safety and well-being.

About Wayne Hospital

Wayne Hospital is a Magnet®-designated facility that provides exceptional nursing and advanced medical, surgical, emergency, and critical care services for patients throughout the greater Wayne area. Serving the region since 1957, this 99-bed, full-service acute care center is the only one in the Wayne, Westland, Garden City, Canton, Inkster and Romulus area verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level III trauma center and certified by The Joint Commission. The hospital has a long-standing partnership with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to handle a variety of health and communicable disease concerns. This community-focused hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-preforming facility in congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney failure.

Scope of Work

The Patient Observation Aide, under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Assists with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are beyond the Patient Observation Aide's scope. The RN delegates to the Patient Observation Aide the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (NPO, bed alarms, etc.). Maintains constant observation of the patient’s activity and behavior and communicates regularly to the nurse.

Qualifications

  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Basic Life Support Certificate thru American Heart Association or American Red Cross, preferred.

How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

  • 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 - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - Wayne

Department Name

Staffing Office Constant Observation - Wayne Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.04

Hours of Work

11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,409 open Patient Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Michigan median$56–82K/yr33 salary ranges
  • Michigan median$23–25/hr20 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 200 open Patient Care jobs in Michigan and 3,409 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Patient Care postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (880 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,021 of the 3,409 open Patient Care jobs (59%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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