Nurse Assistant Float Staffing
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 position provides input to help the RN plan and implement 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 float-staffing position is listed as 36 hours per week on day shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with an alternating weekend schedule. It is also identified as part-time in the job-type statement. The position is eligible for full-time benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (such as 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
- Maintain effective, professional, and appropriate communication 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.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and remain engaged in their care; answer patient questions and explain procedures while performing them.
- Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with Henry Ford Health System standards.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies and alarms, and immediately communicate situations to appropriate persons.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
- Document care provided to patients.
- Perform general clerical duties as assigned.
- Provide personal care assistance, including 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for full-time benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
