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 to perform patient care duties that meet patients’ safety and comfort needs. The role provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient 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 in the 7E Cardiovascular Unit and is part-time at 24 hours per week, on nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an alternating weekend schedule. It is eligible for full-time benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment.
Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment are required.
Work takes place in patient care environments that may involve exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, infection risks, and hazardous gases.
Meet at least one of the listed experience or training 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 experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar role.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate 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 patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Respect patient comfort and privacy, participate in patient care, answer questions, and explain procedures while performing them.
Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families according to 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 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.