Nurse Assistant-Surgical Specialty-24 hr/week-Days-Detroit

Surgical Specialty and Surgical Progressive Care Unit

Surgical Specialty and Surgical Progressive Care work together as a 40-bed unit. Services include plastic surgery, colon rectal surgery, ENT surgery, urology, bariatrics, surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, gynecologic surgery and gynecologic oncology surgery. An average of 70% of patients are admitted for an oncology-related condition. The staff works closely with a multitude of physicians and residents. NAs advance their skills beyond general practice without having to leave the unit by working with patients with more complex needs who require telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry.

Nurse Assistant 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.

Education/Experience:

• 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

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.