Nurse Assistant Acute Rehabilitation Unit - 36 Hour Day Shift

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Clinton Township
Dec 28, 2024
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. 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: Unit 4500 is a 36 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit seeing a variety of patients (stroke, motor vehicle accidents, transplants) that require hospital level care in conjunction with intensive rehabilitation by a team that consists of Nursing, PT/OT, and Speech. Shift: Days 6:00am to 6:30pm 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 Completion of a 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 Department: NU 4500 Acute Rehabilitation Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable