Nurse Assistant 6W Med Surg

Henry Ford Health; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant to join the 6W Med Surg Unit. This full-time role is 36 hours per week with day shifts, and an alternating weekend schedule. Under the supervision of the RN, you will assist with patient care, support safety, and help with admissions, transfers, discharges, and daily activities.

Eligible for full-time benefits. Eligible candidates include high school diploma or GED, CNA preferred, completion of Nurse Assistant program, or current nursing student,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent, CNA preferred, nurse assistant program completed.
• Candidates may be enrolled in a nursing program or have related healthcare training.
• Foreign trained RN relocating to the United States without Michigan RN license is eligible.
• Medical Assistant program also considered.
• At least one year of NA/PCT/PAT experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintains effective, professional communication during patient, family and team interactions.
• Assists the RN with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Provides personal care including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and comfort.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment in line with standards.
• Documents patient care provided and completes required records.
• Performs general clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA preferred

Nurse Assistant program completed

Nursing student enrollment

Foreign trained RN

Medical Assistant program

1+ year NA experience

Job description

Job Description

Nurse Assistant - 6W Med Surg Unit - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Days

Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

Shift: Days 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, alternating weekend schedule

** GENERAL SUMMARY:**

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication during all patient, family encounters and healthcare team member interactions.


• Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN.


• Assists the RN in admitting, transferring, and discharging of patients.


• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and is engaged in patients’ care. Answers patient questions and explains procedures when performing.


• Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with HFHS standards.


• Recognizes and responds to emergencies and alarms and immediately communicates situations to appropriate persons.


• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.


• Documents patient care provided.


• Performs general clerical duties as assigned.


• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort, and transportation.


• Makes necessary supply deliveries to patient rooms and ancillary departments.


• Performs other related duties as required within the scope of practice.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

** 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

• May be 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies and equipment.


• Works in patient care environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, hazardous gases.


• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies and equipment