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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:
Sepsis Unit, General Medical Surgical Unit, Secure Unit with Michigan Department of Corrections – 4 wings with a total of 68 beds
TIME: 6:00AM -6:30PM
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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 (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
* Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System 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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