Nurse Assistant - Hospice Residence - Contingent

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.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

• CNA License.
• 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.)
• 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.

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: HOSPICE RESIDENCE
• Shift: Variable
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable