Nurse Assistant NeuroNeuro ICU

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant (CNA) for the Neuro/Neuro ICU unit. Shift is 7pm–7:30am, 36 hours per week. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting the RN, documenting care, and maintaining safety and comfort per HFHS standards.

Eligible candidates may be a CNA or student in a nursing program, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education. BLS required during orientation, with potential for further certification. Located in Novi, MI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles may vary; e.g., PCT or PAT) but performs same role.
• May be enrolled in a nursing program and completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Foreign trained RN relocating to the US without Michigan RN license.
• Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
• At least 1 year' previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintains effective, professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the RN.
• Assists the RN in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Provides personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort).
• Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment per HFHS standards.
• Performs general clerical duties as assigned.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Responds to emergencies and alarms and communicates with appropriate personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program

Nursing program enrollment

Foreign trained RN (not MI license)

Medical Assistant program

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Location: Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital

Unit: Neuro/Neuro ICU

Shift: 7pm – 7:30am / 36 hours per week

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication during all patient, family encounters and healthcare team member interactions.


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


• Assists the RN in admitting, transferring, and discharging of patients.


• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and is engaged in patients’ care. Answers patient questions and explains procedures when performing.


• Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with HFHS standards.


• Recognizes and responds to emergencies and alarms and immediately communicates situations to appropriate persons.


• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.


• Documents patient care provided.


• Performs general clerical duties as assigned.


• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort, and transportation.


• Makes necessary supply deliveries to patient rooms and ancillary departments.


• Performs other related duties as required within the scope of practice.

Qualifications:
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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies and equipment.


• Works in patient care environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, hazardous gases.


• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies and equipment