Nursing Assistant / Float Staffing / Days / 24 hrs

Henry Ford Health System; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system seeks compassionate Nursing Assistants to provide essential care to patients. In this role, you will administer direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Join a dedicated team in a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of patients. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a reputable health organization committed to excellence.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Administer nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintain BLS certification and perform basic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient hygiene, feeding, and vital sign monitoring.
• Support unit activities and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Vital Signs Monitoring

Infection Control

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hospital:Henry Ford Rochester

General Summary:

• Administering direct and indirect nursing care to the patients assigned under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), according to hospital policy.
• Actively support and participatein the activities of the unit.
• Specific duties shall be assigned according to department and the care delivery system of the unit.
• Assist, under direction of the RN, in providing basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, taking vital signs, patient hygiene activities, feeding and bathing of patients, and post-mortem care.Perform activities of daily living appropriate tothe patient’s condition. Administer, under direction of the RN, basic treatments to patient including, but not limited to, preparing special procedure set-up, I & O measurement, collection of urine and stools, application of cold/heat packs. Perform Glucose monitoring.
• Provide unit support by responding to call lights within 2-5 minutes, passing water and linens, locatingequipment, stocking supplies, cleaning and other non-clinical duties assigned by the RN.
• Assistin the transportation of patients. Assistsin transporting specimens to the lab and collection of blood and blood products from Blood Bank. Obtains and delivers pharmacy orders as needed.
• Adhere to safety and infection control precautions.
• Maintain current BLS certification, mandatory continuing educationand mandatory competencies.
• Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission of Henry Ford through performing behaviors consistent with the Standards of Performance and Code of Ethics.
• Promote a positive work environment as evidencedby quality service and positive staff attitudes.
• The Nursing Assistant shall have access to and disclosepersonal health information only when reasonably necessaryto perform the designated job-related responsibilities.
• Disclosure and/or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities is prohibited
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed.
• Additionalduties may include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient care team and unit operations.
• This position requires the ability to identifyage related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Current AHA BLS certification or obtain within first week of hire through HEART CODE required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Overview

HAP is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a

$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s

major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com .

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness

and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other

benefits and services. Employee'sclassified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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