Nurse Assistant - Hospice Residence - Contingent

Henry Ford Hospice Home - Jackson offers private patient rooms with sleeping space for loved ones, a water therapy spa room with walk-in tub, and features that encourage family gatherings, such as outdoor patios and walking paths, a gazebo and garden, children’s playground, and two lounge areas with kitchens.

• 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

REQUIRED:

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

License/

Certifications:

• 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.) OR 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 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.

Requirements:

Henry Ford Health System is a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan and health system committed to providing high-quality care and equitable access to services. Our network includes hospitals, clinics, and a wide range of health-related programs and benefits for employees.

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.