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Nurse Assistant - Respiratory Unit - 36hrs - Day Shift

Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States


Nurse Assistant - Respiratory Unit - 36hrs - Day Shift

Schedule: 36hrs, 12hr Day Shift, 7am-7:30pm
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

Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
Department: Respiratory Intermediate Care 001
Shift: Day 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.
Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey. We offer a full continuum of services and care options. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
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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