Nurse Assistant-Infectious Diseases-36 hr/ week-Midnights-Detroit

About the Unit

This 23-bed Infectious Disease Unit specializes in treating patients 15 years and older with diagnoses such as cellulitis, sepsis, HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, osteomyelitis, infected ulcers, and other fungal, bacterial, and viral infections. The unit includes 12 negative pressure rooms and cares for patients with special pathogens, including MERS and multi-drug resistant organisms. This unique setting provides a valuable learning experience for nursing assistants, as many health systems do not have dedicated infectious disease or special pathogen units.

General Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Assistant performs specific patient care duties to meet the safety and comfort needs of patients. They provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care, respond to emergent situations according to established procedures, and participate in their own continuing education. The Nurse Assistant adheres to the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific patient care duties to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations following established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT)).
  • 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 role.
  • Currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of 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

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.

Additional Information

This position is located at Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus, on the Inpatient Floor F6. The shift is overnight (Night Shift).