Nurse Assistant-6 West ICU-36 hrs/ week-Midnights-Detroit
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States
Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
266417
General Summary
Ranked as a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) is a 16-bed unit that cares for patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. Part of the Henry Ford Neurosciences Institute, the unit operates with a multidisciplinary team approach, including intensivists, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing. NAs are a valued part of the team and are a crucial part of patient care.
The Acute Stroke and Neurosurgery Intermediate Care Units have a total of 26-beds with all private rooms. As a comprehensive stroke center, the units have continuous bedside monitoring and provide a nurse to patient ratio of 1:3. NAs are valued team members who collaborate with nurses to give the best patient outcomes possible.
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 / Licenses
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: 6 West ICU
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health 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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266417
General Summary
Ranked as a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) is a 16-bed unit that cares for patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. Part of the Henry Ford Neurosciences Institute, the unit operates with a multidisciplinary team approach, including intensivists, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing. NAs are a valued part of the team and are a crucial part of patient care.
The Acute Stroke and Neurosurgery Intermediate Care Units have a total of 26-beds with all private rooms. As a comprehensive stroke center, the units have continuous bedside monitoring and provide a nurse to patient ratio of 1:3. NAs are valued team members who collaborate with nurses to give the best patient outcomes possible.
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 / Licenses
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: 6 West ICU
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health 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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