Nurse Assistant 7E Cardiovascular Unit

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 address patients’ safety and comfort. The role provides input to help the RN plan and implement patient care, responds to emergencies according to established procedures, and participates in continuing education. The Nurse Assistant is expected to follow Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. This part-time position is in the 7E Cardiovascular Unit and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an alternating weekend schedule. The position is eligible for full-time benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, including programs with similar job-role titles such as Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT); or current enrollment in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing; or foreign training and licensure as an RN without a Michigan RN license; or completion of a Medical Assistant program; or at least one year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar 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 stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift patients, supplies, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and professionally 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.
Respect patients’ comfort and privacy, participate 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 people.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Document patient care provided.
Perform general clerical duties as assigned.
Assist patients with personal care, 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.