Medical Intensive Care Unit Description: 

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is a 68-bed unit divided into six pods spanning two floors. The MICU sees a wide range of critically ill, medical-based patients. As a primary referral center, care is provided to some of the sickest patients in not just the region, but statewide. The MICU is a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with focus on high quality care and evidence-based practice. In this face paced unit, NAs play a major role in reducing the patient’s risk of injury by focusing on patient turns, mobility, oral care and more.

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