Nurse Assistant - 2nd Floor Rehab - Full-Time- Midnights - Wyandotte

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.

ABOUT OUR UNIT:

Our unit provides compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery. We primarily serve a geriatric population but also care for individuals as young as 14, with no upper age limit. Our patients have diverse medical conditions, including stroke (CVA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), hip fractures, craniotomy, cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), and amputations. The average length of stay is approximately two weeks, providing a unique opportunity to build rapport with patients and their families as they recover.

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.