Nurse Assistant-6 West ICU-36 hrs/ week-Midnights-Detroit

About the role

The Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) at Henry Ford Hospital is a 16-bed unit caring for patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. It is part of the Henry Ford Neurosciences Institute and operates with a multidisciplinary team including intensivists, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, physical therapy, and nursing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient care protocols.

Benefits

Nurse Assistants are valued team members who collaborate with nurses to ensure the best patient outcomes. They follow the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on shift schedule are not specified in the job posting.