Nurse Assistant-Cardiology

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the H5 Cardiac Telemetry Unit in Detroit. You will support Registered Nurses and deliver patient care in a 32-bed cardiac care environment, contributing to safe and compassionate patient experiences.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and ongoing learning within a renowned academic medical center setting in Michigan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA preferred.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant program (CNA/PCT/PAT) or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of NA/PCT/PAT experience or enrollment in nursing program.
• Foreign trained RN relocating to the US without MI RN license or Medical Assistant program accepted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to cardiac patients on a 32-bed unit.
• Assist in planning and implementing individualized patient care with RN collaboration.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, alarms, and changing patient conditions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled patient environment.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development.
• Adhere to Henry Ford Health System standards of excellence in patient interactions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program (CNA)

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Job description

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.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Nurse Assistant on our dynamic H5 Cardiac Telemetry Unit—a 32-bed specialized cardiac care environment you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. Working collaboratively with our Registered Nurses, you will:

• Deliver Compassionate Patient Care: Provide direct patient care support to meet the safety, comfort, and dignity needs of our diverse cardiac patient population, including those preparing for or recovering from cardiac interventions, LVAD support, and heart transplant procedures
• Support Clinical Excellence: Collaborate with the nursing team to assist in planning and implementing individualized patient care, contributing your observations and insights to enhance patient outcomes
• Respond with Confidence: Recognize and respond promptly to patient emergencies, alarms, and changing conditions, communicating critical information to the appropriate healthcare team members
• Champion Patient Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment while adhering to all safety protocols and infection control standards
• Embrace Continuous Learning: Actively participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and skills
• Embody Our Values: Demonstrate the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in every patient interaction and team collaboration, contributing to our culture of caring and compassion

Join a team that's making a real difference in cardiac care. The H5 Unit is known for its dynamic, supportive environment where every team member is valued and empowered to provide exceptional care.

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.

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