Contingent

Henry Ford Hospital•Detroit, MI

31d•Onsite

About The Position

At Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, nurse assistants are valuable members of the team. They are a crucial part of delivering exceptional bedside care and customer service. Henry Ford nurse assistants collaborate daily with the unit's nursing and management team and are always striving to improve patient outcomes. They are encouraged to use their voice to share ideas and suggestions for the interest of our patients. Location: Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Unit: Neuro-Surgical Intensive Care Unit Ranked as a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) is a 16-bed unit that cares for patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. Part of the Henry Ford Neurosciences Institute, the unit operates with a multidisciplinary team approach, including intensivists, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing. NAs are a valued part of the team and are a crucial part of patient care. Nurse Assistant Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Must meet one of the following required criteria:
Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT)) but perform the same job role.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license
Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.
Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
Follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.