Henry Ford Health System
Nurse Assistant-MICU-Days-36 hr/ week-Detroit
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Job Description
- Req#: 109001
- 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
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
- Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation
- Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
- Department: MICU Pods 1 & 2
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Medical Intensive Care Unit Summary:
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.
Position 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.
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Additional InformationAbout the company
The Henry Ford Health System is a comprehensive, integrated, non-profit health care organization in Metro Detroit.
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