Nurse Assistant- CV- ICU- PCU

Henry Ford Health • Clinton Township, MI

5h

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant provides essential patient care to support patients’ safety, comfort, and well-being under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role assists the RN with planning and implementing patient care and responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. The Nurse Assistant also participates in continuing education and upholds Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. The position is in the CV ICU- PCU department and is described as a midnight shift role.

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 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 with or without experience, or at least one year of previous experience in a similar role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs under RN supervision.
• Assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED