Nurse Assistant-Neuro Stepdown-36 hr/week-Rotating-Detroit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Nurse Assistant to support the Neuro ICU/Stroke units under RN supervision, assisting with safety and comfort needs and contributing to patient care through a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant program or 1+ year NA/PCT/PAT experience, potential nursing program enrollment, foreign-trained RN relocating to the U.S., CNA preferred, and BLS Heartsaver certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NA/MA program or 1+ year NA/PCT/PAT experience or nursing program enrollment possible.
• May be enrolled in a nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed.
• Foreign-trained RN relocating to the United States without Michigan RN license.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, performs patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Responds to emergent situations according to procedures and participates in continuing education.
• Follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program / Medical Assistant program / 1+ year NA experience

Nursing program enrollment (Fundamentals of Nursing completed)

Foreign-trained RN relocating to the United States without MI license

CNA license preferred

BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation

Job description

General Summary

Ranked as a High Performing Hospital by

Ranked as a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) is a 16-bed unit that cares for patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. Part of the Henry Ford Neurosciences Institute, the unit operates with a multidisciplinary team approach, including intensivists, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing. NAs are a valued part of the team and are a crucial part of patient care.

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

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must meet one of the following required criteria:
  • 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.
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
  • At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
  • May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
  • Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license

Certifications/Licensures

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: I6 Stroke_Neuro Stepdown
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable