Nurse Assistant Neuro Stroke Unit – Contingent Variable Shift – Macomb

Henry Ford Health - Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include assisting in care planning, responding to emergencies, and pursuing ongoing education.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with CNA preferred or Nurse Assistant program completion. Enrollment in a nursing program or foreign-trained RN relocating to the US are considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program is required or CNA preferred.
• May be enrolled in a nursing program and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Foreign trained and licensed RN relocating to the US without Michigan RN license is considered.
• Medical Assistant program (with or without experience) may apply.
• At least 1 year of NA/PCT/PAT or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care duties under RN supervision 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 ongoing education and continuing professional development.
• Follows Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program

Foreign trained RN relocated to the US without MI license

Nursing program enrollment with Fundamentals of Nursing completed

Medical Assistant program

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

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.

++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.
Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital


• Department: NU 4600 Neuro Stroke-Surg HFMH


• Shift: Variable


• Union Code: Not Applicable