Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg 5 South

Henry Ford Health • Jackson, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Henry Ford Health’s Jackson hospital campus, the Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports patient safety, comfort, and well-being on an orthopedic joint replacement, bariatric, and surgical unit with three wings and 36 beds. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Assistant performs patient care duties, provides input to help the RN plan and implement care, and responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. The role includes blood draws, taking vital signs, performing venipuncture and chemsticks, and participating in team rounding. The Nursing Assistant identifies concerns related to patients, staff, or self and communicates them to the responsible RN. The role also involves continuing education and following Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence. The stated schedule is 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The unit describes a skilled team, high team engagement, quality metrics that exceed targets, self-scheduling, flexible staffing options, and team and personal celebrations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., CNA, PCT, PAT), or current enrollment in a nursing program with completed Fundamentals of Nursing course, or foreign-trained RN without a Michigan RN license, or completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience, or at least one year of experience in a similar role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific patient care duties to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs under RN supervision.
• Provide input to the RN in planning and implementing patient care based on observed needs.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Follow Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
• Perform blood draws, take vital signs, perform venipuncture and chemsticks, and participate in team rounding.
• Identify concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicate them to the responsible RN.

What This Job Offers

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