UNIT DESCRIPTION:

Unit 3500 Is a Medical telemetry unit, all of our patients have cardiac monitoring, we see a wide variety of medical patients with multiple comorbidities such as: pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, GI, renal failure-acute and chronic, CHF, cardiac pt’s with diagnostic procedures or medical management only, Afib, wound care, a few surgical and neuro pt’s.

We have a high majority of geriatric pt. population with a high case mix. The only cardiac drip we run is Cardizem for Atrial fibrillation-which we see a lot of. We specialize in Peritoneal Dialysis and our nurses are specially trained for this.

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
• 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.

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Department: NU 3500 Med Tele HFMH
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable