Nurse Assistant - internal Medicine - 40 Hrs/week - midnights - detroit

Nursing Position At Henry Ford Hospital

This medical/surgical unit is an 18-bed unit that treats patients over the age of 15. The most frequent diagnoses are congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver failure, pneumonia and vascular bypass surgery. As a teaching unit, it is the perfect environment for nursing assistants to hone their skills and be exposed to a wide variety of conditions.

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.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must meet one of the following required criteria:
• 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.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
• May be 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

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.