Nurse Assistant - Medical Surgical Telemetry - Part Time Nights - Novi

Location: Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital – Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 24 hours per week

About the Role

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 and participates in continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication during all patient, family encounters, and healthcare team member interactions.
• Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN.
• Assists the RN in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and is engaged in patients’ care.
• Answers patient questions and explains procedures when performing care.
• Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with HFHS standards.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies and alarms and immediately communicates situations to appropriate persons.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Performs general clerical duties as assigned.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, comfort, and transportation.
• Makes necessary supply deliveries to patient rooms and ancillary departments.
• Performs other related duties as required within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• CNA preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT)) OR currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of 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 role.

Certifications/Licensures

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Works in patient care environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, and hazardous gases.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment.