Nurse Assistant - 3rd Floor C Cardiac - Part Time (24hrs)/midnights - West Bloomfield

Nurse Assistant - 3rd Floor C Cardiac - Part Time (24Hrs)/Midnights - West Bloomfield

Shift Details: Part Time - 24 Hours a Week - Midnight Shift - 7:00pm to 7:30am

Location: West Bloomfield Hospital - 6777 W Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322

General Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet the 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.

These duties may include but are not limited to:

• Blood draws
• Vitals
• Performs venipuncture and chemsticks
• Team roundings
• Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN

Unit Description:

3C - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit is a 12 bed unit with 6 being cardiac patients. Diagnoses including but not limited to cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac interventions including catheterizations, pacemakers and AICD placement, renal failure, pneumonia, sepsis, fecal transplant, GI disorders, hospice, and palliative care.

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.)
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• 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.
• 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.