nurse assistant - Jackson, MI , USA, United States - Henry Ford Hospital

Description

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.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• 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.) OR
• May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed 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
• Medical Assistant program, with OR without experience
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation required.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties.

It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital
• Department: HOSPICE RESIDENCE