Nurse Assistant - Post-Surgical Unit - 36 Hour Day Shift

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 2GPU is a 32 private room post-surgical unit with a specialty focused on Orthopedic surgery patients. Most of our patients come from PACU after several different surgeries including bariatrics, urology, colorectal, orthopedics of course, and a variety of general surgery patients. The rest of our patients come from the ED for general med/surg admissions. 2GPU is a great unit to hone and expand your nursing skills through the multitude of opportunities allotted to us through our patient population.

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 West Bloomfield Hospital

• Department: HFWB 2nd Floor GPU

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable