Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Telemetry Observation OverFlow /Part Time / Days / 24 hrs

About the Role

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this position administers direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients according to hospital policy, actively supporting and participating in unit activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in providing basic patient care duties, including but not limited to:
  • Taking vital signs
  • Patient hygiene activities (feeding, bathing, post-mortem care)
  • Performing activities of daily living appropriate to the patient’s condition
• Administers basic treatments under RN direction, such as:
  • Preparing special procedure set-up
  • Measuring intake and output (I & O)
  • Collecting urine and stool samples
  • Applying cold/heat packs
  • Performing glucose monitoring
• Provides unit support by:
  • Responding to call lights within 2-5 minutes
  • Passing water and linens
  • Locating equipment and stocking supplies
  • Performing cleaning and other non-clinical duties assigned by the RN
• Assists in the transportation of patients, specimens to the lab, and collection of blood/products from the Blood Bank.
• Obtains and delivers pharmacy orders as needed.
• Adheres to safety and infection control precautions.
• Maintains current BLS certification, mandatory continuing education, and competencies.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission through behaviors consistent with Standards of Performance and Code of Ethics.
• Promotes a positive work environment through quality service and staff attitudes.
• Handles personal health information confidentially, disclosing only as necessary for job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including non-clinical tasks to support patient care and unit operations.
• Adjusts care and communication based on patient age, cognitive function, learning ability, religious, and cultural needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current AHA BLS certification (or obtain within the first week of hire through HEART CODE).

This position is based at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in the Stepdown Intermediate Care department, with day-shift availability.