Nurse Assistant 7E Cardiovascular Unit

Henry Ford Health•Warren, MI

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Assistant performs specific patient care duties to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs. The role provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care and responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. The Nurse Assistant recognizes and participates in their own continuing education and follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. This position is listed as part-time, 24 hours per week, on a night shift from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with an alternating weekend schedule. It is eligible for full-time benefits. The job description identifies the unit as the 6W Med Surg Unit, while the supplied posting title refers to the 7E Cardiovascular Unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Meet at least one of the listed qualifying pathways: completion of a Nurse Assistant program; current enrollment in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing; foreign-trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license; completion of a Medical Assistant program, with or without experience; or at least one year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to work in patient-care environments that may involve communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, and hazardous gases.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective, professional, and appropriate communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Identify concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicate them to the responsible RN.
Assist the RN with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy, remain engaged in their care, answer questions, and explain procedures while performing them.
Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with HFHS standards.
Recognize and respond to emergencies and alarms, and immediately communicate situations to appropriate people.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Document the patient care provided.
Perform general clerical duties as assigned.
Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort, and transportation.
Deliver necessary supplies to patient rooms and ancillary departments.
Perform other related duties as required within the scope of practice.