02 Nov
Nurse Assistant Observation Unit - Part Time 36 Hours/Week Day Shift - Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Michigan, Clintontownship , 48035 Clintontownship USA

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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.NURSE ASSISTANT TASK LIST:Patient Care Activities:Hygiene:Provides a clean, comfortable and safe patient environmentBathsOral CareHair CareGrooming and shavingLinen changesSkin care as directedElimination:Assists with elimination needsAdministers enemas (non-medicated)Empties and changes ostomy bags on patients with healed stomasPerforms perineal care and incontinence careChanges diapersEmpties urinary catheter as directedApplies and empties fecal containment devices, per business unit processApplies condom cathetersVital Measurements:Temperature, pulse and respirationBlood PressureIntake & OutputPulse OximetryHeight and weightPresence of pain per business unit processCollects Specimens (per business unit process):VenipunctureBlood GlucometerUrineStoolSputumNasogastric SecretionsFood and Nutrition:Feeds patientsDocuments food intakePrepares full strength tube feeding under the supervision of the RN: fills and labels the feed bag; does not connect tube feeding, perform placement checks or do residual checks.Activity/Exercise (as directed):Ambulates patientsTurns and positions patients in a comfortable positionTransfers patients from bed to chair and bed to stretcherAssists in transportation of patients from department to department as directedSafety:Cares for patients in isolationReports patient findings and observations to the RNReports abnormal findingsAssists the Unit Care team in all emergency situationsReapplies restraints per the direction of the RN and completes safety checksOther Tasks (under direction of RN and per business unit process):EKGPlaces telemetry leadsApplies heat and cold, antiembolic devices, and sequential compression devices per direction of the RNChanges non sterile dressings under the direction of the RNPost mortem carePrepares room for admissionAssists in patient discharge as directedParticipates in the care of patient belongingsCommunication:Maintains patient privacy and confidentialityAnswers call lightsGreets patients and visitorsInforms the patient of what they are going to do for the patientObtains report form the RN and gives report to the RNObtains help for the patient and reports patient complaints promptlyAssists in collection of information upon directionManagement of Supplies and Materials:Assures that supplies are availableStocks materials to areas identified by the unitAssures that equipment is functioning properlyAssures that equipment is clean and stored in the correct placeEDUCATION/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

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Overview

Under the leadership of President and CEO Wright L. Lassiter, III, Henry Ford Health System is a

$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s

major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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