What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assistant-2nd Floor GPU-36 hrs/week-Midnights-West Bloomfield position at 2nd Floor GPU-36 hrs/week-Midnights-West Bloomfield - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
2nd Floor GPU is a 32 private room post-surgical unit with a specialty focused on Orthopedic surgery patients. Most of our patients come from PACU after several different surgeries including bariatrics, urology, colorectal, orthopedics of course, and a variety of general surgery patients. The rest of our patients come from the ED for general med/surg admissions. 2GPU is a great unit to hone and expand your nursing skills through the multitude of opportunities allotted to us through our patient population.
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.
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.