Henry Ford Health

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.. The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.. Typically day shift has 2 NAs and night shift has 1 NA. Covid patients are routinely on the unit.. 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.). Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.

nurse assistant

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: MPCU 12 bed Medical Progressive Care Unit that the specializes in caring for patients in resp failure, sepsis, and stroke. Patients are too sick for the general floor but not sick enough for the ICU. Patients are hardwire connected to bedside monitors. Typically day shift has 2 NAs and night shift has 1 NA. Covid patients are routinely on the unit. MPCU patients have many of the same drips as the ICU except for vasopressors and sedation. Education/Experience Required <ul><li>High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.</li><li>CNA preferred.</li><li>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</li><li>May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course. OR</li><li>Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan Rn license. OR</li><li>Medical Assistant program with OR without experience. OR</li><li>At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role. </li></ul>Certifications/Licensures Required <ul><li>Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation. </li></ul>Additional Information <ul><li>Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital</li><li>Department: HFWB Garden Level MPCU</li><li>Shift: Day Job</li><li>Union Code: Not Applicable</li></ul>

START NEW SEARCH