Nurse Assistant OrthoTrauma

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant to join the Ortho/Trauma team at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital. Shift: 7pm–7:30am, 36 hours per week, on site in Novi, MI.

You will support RN‑led care, assist with basic patient tasks, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; CNA preferred; completion of a Nurse Assistant program, or enrollment in a nursing program, or foreign-trained RN.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA preferred.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant program.
• Enrollment in a nursing program acceptable.
• Foreign trained RN without Michigan license acceptable.
• Medical Assistant program acceptable.
• At least 1 year experience as NA/PCT/PAT or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Assist RN in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Maintain safe, clean, and therapeutic environment per HFHS standards.
• Respond to emergencies and alarms, notifying appropriate personnel.
• Document patient care provided and perform general clerical duties.
• Provide personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Deliver supplies to patient rooms and ancillary departments.

Conocimientos

Communication

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

CNA preferred

Nurse Assistant program completion

Enrollment in nursing program

Foreign trained RN without MI license

Medical Assistant program

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

** GENERAL SUMMARY**

Location: Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital

Unit: Ortho/Trauma

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