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nNurse Assistant - 6W Med Surg Unit - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Days
nEligible for Full-Time Benefits
nShift: Days 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, alternating weekend schedule
n** GENERAL SUMMARY: **
nUnder 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.
nPRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nn Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication during all patient, family encounters and healthcare team member interactions.
n Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN.
n Assists the RN in admitting, transferring, and discharging of patients.
n Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and is engaged in patients’ care. Answers patient questions and explains procedures when performing.
n Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with HFHS standards.
n Recognizes and responds to emergencies and alarms and immediately communicates situations to appropriate persons.
n Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
n Documents patient care provided.
n Performs general clerical duties as assigned.
n Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort, and transportation.
n Makes necessary supply deliveries to patient rooms and ancillary departments.
n Performs other related duties as required within the scope of practice.
n nnQualifications:
Qualifications
n** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED **
nn High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
n CNA preferred.
n 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.)
n nOR
nnMay be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
n nOR
nnForeign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license.
n nOR
nnMedical Assistant program with or without experience.
n nOR
nnAt least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
n nCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
nnComplete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
n nPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
nn Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies and equipment.
n Works in patient care environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, hazardous gases.
n Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies and equipment
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Worksite address
warren, MI, 48091, US
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