Nurse Assistant Respiratory Unit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford St. John Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to work in the Respiratory department on a 36-hour weekly schedule with a 12-hour night shift (7:00pm–7:30am). The role requires assisting the RN, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and participating in ongoing education.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA preferred, and completion of a Nurse Assistant program (or current enrollment in nursing). BLS Heart Saver certification is required during orientation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program or enrollment in nursing program acceptable.
• Experience as NA/PCT/PAT or related role preferred.
• BLS Heart Saver Certification required during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care duties under RN supervision to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Provides input to assist RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participates in continuing education as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program completed

Foreign trained RN with relocation to US

Medical Assistant program

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Tools

BLS Heart Saver Certification

Job description

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Department: Respiratory

Schedule: 36hrs/week; 12hr Night Shift, 7:00pm-7:30am; Every other weekend; Every other holiday

** 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.

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.