GENERAL SUMMARY :
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet the safety and comfort needs of the patient.
Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
These duties may include but are not limited to :
- Blood draws
- Vitals
- Performs venipuncture and chemsticks
- Team roundings
- Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN
Unit Description
6th Floor : The unit is a 48-bed Medical Surgical Unit. The nurses on this unit are multi-faceted and able to support patients through many phases of care.
These patients are often being treated for various diseases, conditions and injuries which can include post-surgical patients, patients with acute infectious diseases receiving intravenous antibiotic treatment, those with chronic conditions that are experiencing an exacerbation.
We also provide care and comfort to patients requiring end of life support.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- CNA, preferred.
- Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role.)
- OR Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
- OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license.
- OR Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.
- OR At least one year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED :
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Additional Information
Organization : Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Department : 6th Floor Med Surg-WH
Shift : Night Job
Union Code : Not Applicable
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