GENERAL SUMMARY: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. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. 

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

3C - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit is a 12 bed unit with 6 being cardiac patients. Diagnoses including but not limited to cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac interventions including catheterizations, pacemakers and AICD placement, renal failure, pneumonia, sepsis, fecal transplant, GI disorders, hospice, and palliative care. 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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.) ORMay be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course. ORForeign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan Rn license. ORMedical Assistant program with OR without experience. ORAt least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Department: HFWB 3rd Floor C - Cardiac Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable