Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg 6 SE

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Henry Ford Health’s Jackson hospital campus, you will support patient safety, comfort, and well-being under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). You will contribute to patient-care planning and implementation, respond to emergent situations according to established procedures, and participate in continuing education. The role follows Henry Ford Health Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. The position is on a general medical-surgical unit with four wings and 64 beds. The unit cares for a diverse patient population with a wide variety of diagnoses, including renal and oncology patients. It has skilled staff, including chemotherapy-certified staff, low RN turnover, a family atmosphere, flexible scheduling, employee recognition, and pride boards. The stated schedule is 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., 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

Perform specific patient-care duties to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs.
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 Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
Perform blood draws, obtain 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.