Nursing Assistant / Orthopedics / Full Time / Day / 36 hrs.

Henry Ford Health System
Rochester, MI, United States
Full-time

GENERAL SUMMARY : Understand and apply Ascension's mission statement by administering direct and indirect nursing care to the patients assigned under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), according to hospital policy.

Actively support and participate in the activities of the unit. Specific duties shall be assigned according to department and the care delivery system of the unit.

Essential FunctionsAssist, under direction of the RN, in providing basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, patient hygiene activities, feeding and bathing of patients, and post-mortem care.

Perform activities of daily living appropriate to the patient’s condition.Administer, under direction of the RN, basic treatments to patient including, but not limited to, preparing special procedure set-up, I & O measurement, collection of urine and stools, application of cold / heat packs.

Perform Glucose monitoring.Provide unit support by responding to call lights within 2-5 minutes, passing water and linens, locating equipment, stocking supplies, cleaning and other non-clinical duties assigned by the RN.

Assist in the transportation of patients. Assists in transporting specimens to the lab and collection of blood and blood products from Blood Bank.

Obtains and delivers pharmacy orders as needed.Non-Essential FunctionsAdhere to safety and infection control precautions.

Maintain current BLS certification, mandatory continuing education and mandatory competencies.Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission of Ascension through performing behaviors consistent with the Ascension Standards of Performance and Code of Ethics.

Promote a positive work environment as evidenced by quality service and positive staff attitudes.The Nursing Assistant shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job related responsibilities.

Disclosure and / or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities is prohibited.

Perform other duties as assigned and needed. Additional duties may include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient care team and unit operations.

This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability.

This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.Schedule : Full Time, Day. 36 hrs.

7a-730p, every 3rd weekendHospital : Henry Ford RochesterLocation : Rochester, MichiganLicensure / Certification / Registration : Current AHA BLS certification or obtain within first week of hire through HEART CODE required.

Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent required.Additional InformationOrganization : Henry Ford Rochester HospitalDepartment : Orthopedics Unit 001Shift : Day JobUnion Code : MIROC Service Employees IntlAdditional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

OverviewHenry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health : Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Learn more at henryford.com / careers .BenefitsThe health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being : physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual.

Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan.

Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more.

Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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