Nurse Assistant CVICU-PCU - 36 Hour Midnight Shift

Henry Ford Health System; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is looking for a Nurse Assistant to assist in patient care duties under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, taking vitals, and participating in team roundings within a critical care unit. Candidates should have a high school diploma and completion of a relevant training program. This night shift role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CNA preferred for patient care role.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant or similar program.
• BLS certification required during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific patient care duties including blood draws and vitals.
• Assist RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations as per established procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Completion of a Nurse Assistant program

Foreign-trained RN or Medical Assistant

Job description

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.

These duties may include but are not limited to:

- Blood draws

- Vitals

- Performs venipuncture and chemsticks

- Team roundings

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

Unit description: 40 bed unit.This unit is made up of the CVICU (12 beds) and SICU/Trauma/Neuro ICU (12 beds).The CVICU provides cardiac care for Open hearts, Impella, Baloon pumps, STEMI, Non-STEMI, TAVR, etc.The SICU/Trauma/Neuro provides care for the critically ill patients following surgery, trauma, strokes, neuro trauma, neurosurgery, traumatic brain injuries.

Shift: 6:30pm to 7:00am

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 doesnot hold a Michigan Rn license.
• OR Completion of a 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Department: NU 2600 CV ICU- PCU HFMH
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable