GENERAL SUMMARY :
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet 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.
UNIT DESCRIPTION :
Unit Is a Medical telemetry unit, all of our patients have cardiac monitoring, we see a wide variety of medical patients with multiple comorbidities such as : pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, GI, renal failure-acute and chronic, CHF, cardiac pt’s with diagnostic procedures or medical management only, Afib, wound care, a few surgical and neuro pt’s.
We have a high majority of geriatric pt. population with a high case mix. The only cardiac drip we run is Cardizem for Atrial fibrillation-which we see a lot of.
We specialize in Peritoneal Dialysis and our nurses are specially trained for this.
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 May be 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 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.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED :
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Additional Information
Organization : Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Department : NU Med Tele HFMH
Shift : Day Job
Union Code : Not Applicable
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