Nurse Assistant - Cardiac Intermediate Care

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a part-time Nurse Assistant for the Cardiac Intermediate Care unit. The role supports RN supervision, providing direct patient care and contributing to care plans. Schedule is 24 hours per week on a 12-hour day shift, 7:00am–7:30pm, with every other weekend and holiday.

CNA preferred and several eligible pathways to qualification are listed. High school diploma or GED is required, with nursing-focused training or enrollment highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA preferred.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant program or acceptable alternative paths (PCT/PAT or nursing program).
• Foreign trained RN relocating to the US without Michigan RN license accepted.
• Medical Assistant program also acceptable.
• At least one year of NA/PCT/PAT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, performs patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program completion

Enrolled in nursing program

Foreign trained RN relocated to the United States

Medical Assistant program

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Job description

Nurse Assistant - Cardiac Intermediate Care

• Part-time

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Location: Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Schedule: 24hrs/week; 12hr Day Shift, 7:00am-7:30pm; Every other weekend; Every other holiday

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.

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: