Nurse Assistant-Infectious Disease
About The Position
The Infectious Disease Unit at Henry Ford Health is a 23-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with a wide range of diagnoses including cellulitis, sepsis, HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, osteomyelitis, infected ulcers, and various fungal, bacterial, and viral infections. The unit features 12 negative pressure rooms and serves patients aged 15 and older. The staff are adept at caring for special pathogens such as MERS and multi-drug resistant organisms. Nursing assistants on this unit gain extensive skills by caring for patients with complex medical conditions. This unique professional experience and learning opportunity is available to all levels of staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., Patient Care Technician or Patient Assistant Technician) OR currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing OR foreign trained and licensed RN without a Michigan RN license OR Medical Assistant program with or without experience OR at least one (1) year of previous experience in a similar role.
- Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN in performing specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
- Provide input to help plan and implement patient care.
- Respond to emergent situations following established procedures.
- Participate in ongoing education to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Supportive environment that values your contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
