Nurse Assistant-Pulmonary Medicine-36 hr/week-Days-Detroit

Pulmonary Medicine - F2

The Pulmonary Medicine Unit has 27 beds, including one negative pressure room and six telemetry beds. This unit specializes in treating pre- and post-op lung transplants, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, asthma and pneumonia. Patients admitted on the unit have multiple comorbidities and often high acuity. It is one of two units in the hospital that administers and monitors patients on intravenous Remodulin and Flolan, two powerful medications used to treat pulmonary hypertension.

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.