Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg - 5 South - Full Time - Nights - Jackson, MI

About the Role

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet the 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.

Responsibilities

• Blood draws
• Vitals
• Performs venipuncture and chemsticks
• Team rounding
• Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN

About the Unit

Orthopedic Joint Replacement, Bariatric, Surgical Unit – 3 wings with a total of 36 beds. Specialty unit with an appreciative population. Skilled staff with specialty focus. Quality metrics that exceed targets. High team engagement with a family-like atmosphere, including:

• Outside activities
• Personal and unit celebrations
• Self-scheduling
• Flexible staffing options

Schedule

6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Night shift)

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.
• Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.

Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Department: Five South
Shift: Night
Union Code: Allegiance Union