Nurse Assistant - Float Staffing

Henry Ford Health • Warren, MI

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About The Position

The Nurse Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN) to perform patient-care duties that meet patients’ safety and comfort needs. The role contributes information to support the RN’s planning and implementation of care, responds to emergencies according to established procedures, and participates in continuing education. The Nurse Assistant is expected to follow Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

This is a full-time Float Staffing position scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with an alternating weekend schedule. The position is eligible for full-time benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the listed qualification 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 status after relocating 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.
• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification.

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 patients’ comfort and privacy, remain engaged in their care, answer 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 personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Document the patient care provided.
• Perform general clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility assistance, comfort measures, and transportation.
• Deliver supplies to patient rooms and ancillary departments as needed.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of practice.

Benefits

• Eligible for full-time benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED