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
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.Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital
Department: Six SouthEast
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Allegiance Union
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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(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
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