Henry Ford Health System
Nurse Assistant-Transplant-36 hr/week-Midnights-Detroit
Henry Ford Health System, Hamtramck, Michigan, United States, 48212
Unit Summary:
The 20-bed Transplant, Hepatobiliary and Vascular Surgery Unit specializes in kidney, liver, intestinal, pancreas transplant, all liver cancer surgeries and all vascular surgeries. NAs on this unit work closely with the interprofessional team for the inpatient and outpatient clinic team to ensure a smooth transition across the plan of care. The unit staff is a good mix of experience with employees of over 10 years and new employees.
Nurse Assistant 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 one of the following:
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.Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
The 20-bed Transplant, Hepatobiliary and Vascular Surgery Unit specializes in kidney, liver, intestinal, pancreas transplant, all liver cancer surgeries and all vascular surgeries. NAs on this unit work closely with the interprofessional team for the inpatient and outpatient clinic team to ensure a smooth transition across the plan of care. The unit staff is a good mix of experience with employees of over 10 years and new employees.
Nurse Assistant 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 one of the following:
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.Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.