Nurse Assistant - Med Surg
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant works in the Medical Surgical unit at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital on a 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift, 36 hours per week. 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 help the RN plan and implement care. The role responds to emergencies according to established procedures, participates in continuing education, and follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. The position includes supporting patients with personal care and mobility, helping the RN with admissions, transfers, and discharges, documenting care, and maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment. The Nurse Assistant communicates concerns to the responsible RN, responds to alarms and emergencies, maintains confidentiality, performs assigned clerical duties, and delivers supplies as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 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; 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.
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification 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.
- Respect 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 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 patient care provided.
- Perform general clerical duties as assigned.
- Assist patients with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
