Nurse Assistant Float Pool
About The Position
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. The role provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care and responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. The Nurse Assistant recognizes and participates in their own continuing education and follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. This is a contingent day-shift float pool position, with hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Meet at least one of the listed qualification pathways: completion of a Nurse Assistant program (including equivalent PCT or PAT programs); 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 prior experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar role.
- Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care duties to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs under the direction and supervision of the responsible RN.
- Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
- Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
- Recognize and participate in personal continuing education.
- Follow Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
