Nursing Assistant - 7 Northwest Unit

Henry Ford Health • Jackson, MI

4h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs and support their well-being. The role contributes input to help the RN plan and implement patient care, responds to emergent situations according to established procedures, and participates in continuing education. The Nursing Assistant is expected to follow Henry Ford Health’s Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Duties may include blood draws, taking vital signs, performing venipuncture and chemsticks, participating in team roundings, and identifying and communicating concerns about patients, staff, or self to the responsible RN.

The position is on a 68-bed unit comprising a sepsis unit, general medical-surgical care, and a secure unit with the Michigan Department of Corrections. The mixed-acuity units provide progressive care and medical/surgical care. The department describes a team-focused, family atmosphere, work and life balance, and a unit fun committee with inside and outside work activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, or currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing, or foreign-trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, or completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience, or at least one year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs.
• Provide input to assist Registered Nurses in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Follow Henry Ford Health’s Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
• Perform blood draws, take vital signs, and perform venipuncture and chemsticks.
• Participate in team roundings.
• Identify and communicate concerns related to patients, staff, and self to the responsible Registered Nurse.

What This Job Offers

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