GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 32 ICU bed unit specializing in high-risk interventional cardiology procedures, cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Part of The Edith and Benson Ford Heart and Vascular Institute, one of the nation's largest and most successful heart failure and transplant programs, the unit provides complex care to high acuity patients from across the country. This fast-paced CVICU provides numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration between NAs and nurses. Our physicians have developed and successfully completed several first-in-man procedures performed with the most advanced technologies available.

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/Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must meet one of the following required criteria:
  • 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.
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
  • At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
  • May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
  • Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: P5 CVICU
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable