Nurse Assistant - 2nd Floor Rehab Part Time (24 hr) - Days- Wyandotte

Henry Ford Health System; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Nurse Assistant to join their team on the 2nd Floor Rehab. This part-time role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a supportive environment and enjoy building strong relationships with patients and their families. You will work alongside a dedicated team, providing essential care to a diverse patient population, primarily geriatric. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient care, and responding to emergencies. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have a commitment to excellence in care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific patient care duties under RN supervision.
• Monitor patient vitals and assist with care planning.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Nurse Assistant program

Nursing program (Fundamentals of Nursing completed)

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Nurse Assistant - 2nd Floor Rehab Part Time (24 hr) - Days- Wyandotte

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:

1. Vitals
2. Performs venipuncture and chemsticks
3. Team roundings
4. Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

Candidates will work closely with LPNs, NAs, PT, OT, SW, and SLP. If you enjoy building a rapport with your patients and their families, then this is the place for you. Our average length of stay is about 2 weeks, and our patient population is mostly geriatric, but we can take patients as young as 14 with no upper age limit. Our patients have survived any one of many debilitating illnesses or accidents including CVA, TBI, hip fracture, craniotomy, cancer diagnosis, MS, amputees.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
2. 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.)
3. OR Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
4. OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license.
5. OR Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.
6. OR At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

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.