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 and provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care. The role responds to emergencies according to established procedures and recognizes and participates in continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. The position is listed as part-time, 24 hours per week, on days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with an alternating weekend schedule. It is eligible for part-time benefits. The posting’s title and introductory schedule refer to a Cardiovascular Unit, while the job-description heading identifies a 6W Med Surg Unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Meet at least one of the listed qualification 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 relocated to the United States without 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 role.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively, professionally, and appropriately with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Identify concerns related to patients, staff, or self and communicate them to the responsible RN.
Assist the RN with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
Support patient comfort and privacy, participate in patient care, answer patient 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 persons.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Document 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 within the scope of practice.