Job Information
Henry Ford Health System Nurse Assistant in Clinton Township, Michigan
Nurse Assistant Float Pool - Contingent Rotating Shift
Job Code Number
164538330
Job Description
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.
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.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.