What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assistant Orthopedic Unit - Contingent Day Shift - Macomb position at Contingent Day Shift - Macomb - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
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.
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