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Nurse Assistant Medical Telemetry Unit - 36 Hour Day Shift

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Clinton Township
Nov 20, 2024
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. These duties may include but are not limited to: - Blood draws - Vitals - Performs venipuncture and chemsticks - Team roundings - Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN UNIT DESCRIPTION: Unit 3100 is a Medical Telemetry Unit with 30 bed private room unit with medical / surgical tele. This unit sees all patients except Stroke/Neuro, ICU and cardiac drips. Shift: Day 6:00am to 6:30pm 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.) 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 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 job role. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Department: NU 3100 Med Tele HFM Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable