Position Summary: The 38-bed Observation Unit is an outpatient unit specializing in a wide range of conditions, including chest pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertensive heart disease and chronic kidney disease. This fast-paced environment has telemetry monitoring and houses patients who are typically on the unit less than 24 hours. Nursing assistants are given the opportunity to help support and care for patients of various ages and backgrounds. The staff is kept on their toes as this unit has an expedited, protocol-driven approach to patient care to provide the best treatment in a timely manner. 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. Education/Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Must meet one of the following required criteria:
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.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license
Certifications/Licensures:
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Observation Unit - I1
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This 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.
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