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:

Unit 3100 is a Medical Telemetry Unit with 32 private inpatient rooms. We see a wide variety of medical patients requiring telemetry and general medical conditions including COVID-19. The staff on the unit collaborate with PT, OT, Case Management, Social Work, and Respiratory departments to help get the patient the best outcome upon discharge.