Nurse Assistant - 6W Med Surg

Henry Ford Health•Warren, MI

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN) to perform patient care duties that support patient safety and comfort. The role provides input to help the RN plan and implement care, responds to emergent situations according to established procedures, and participates in continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. This position is assigned to the 6W Med Surg Unit and is listed as part-time, with a schedule of 36 hours per week. The stated shift is 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with an alternating weekend schedule. The posting also describes the role as full-time in its opening schedule line and says it is eligible for full-time benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Meet at least one of the following: completion of a Nurse Assistant program (including similarly titled PCT or PAT programs); current enrollment in a nursing program and 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.
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 infection exposure, and hazardous gases.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective, professional, and appropriate communication 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.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy, engage 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 promptly 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 supplies to patient rooms and ancillary departments.
Perform other related duties within the scope of practice.