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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

People

• Maintains effective, professional, and appropriate communication during all patient,

family encounters and healthcare team member interactions. Actively participates in

Obtaining RN shift report

Peer handoffs

Bedside handoff

2. Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the

responsible RN.

3. Actively participates in the shared governance process to promote nursing and team

practice.

4. Maintains commitment to peers evidenced by healthy communication principles and

positive problem solving.

Service

1. As directed, assists the RN in admitting, transferring and discharging of patients.

2. Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and is engaged in patients’

care. Answers patient questions, and explains procedures when performing.

3. Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding,

toileting, mobility, comfort and transportation.

4. Provides therapeutic patient care under the supervision and/or direction of the RN,

to include the following duties (per business unit process):

Measures, documents and reports vital signs

Collects, labels, and documents specimens at bedside

Gives non-medicated enemas

Changes colostomy bags

Assists with restraints, unsterile dressings, warm and cold packs

Follows proper isolation techniques and procedures

Assists with oral care

Performs venipuncture and chemsticks

Performs EKGs

5. Routine rounding on patients assigned when not directly engaged in patient care

tasks.

6. Performs purposeful rounding according the unit standards.

7. Maintains safe and clean patient room environment.

Keeps room free from clutter

Cleans bedside tables

Maintains room free from excess supplies and linen.

Maintains cleanliness of other assigned areas.

8. Makes necessary supply deliveries to patient rooms and ancillary departments.

9. Performs other related duties as required within scope of practice.

10. Must practice the customer service Standards of Excellence.

    Quality and Safety

11. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality

assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

2. Maintains a clean, safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for

patients/families in accordance with HFHS standards.

3. Recognizes and responds to emergencies and alarms and immediately

communicates situation to appropriate persons.

4. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.

5. Performs general clerical duties as assigned.

6. Ensures an adequate stock of patient care supplies, proper functioning maintenance

and cleaning of equipment.

7. Documents patient care provided.

8. Provides 1:1 patient care for patient safety as assigned

   Growth

9. Open and receptive to performance feedback for personal growth including:

Customer service

Personal practice

Regulatory and policy compliance.

2. Participates in discussions with the Unit Leadership regarding job enrichment and

career progression.

3. Supports administrative and unit governance changes to job role and unit

operations.

Research and Education

1. Attends and participates in educational forums as provided.

2. Completes required education in a timely manner and participates in on-going unit

specific educational programs.

3. Supports unit research within assigned role.

   Community

4. Recommend participation in community activities that promote HFHS and the

customers we serve.

2. Represents HFHS by promoting an atmosphere of care, concern, pride and respect

to internal and external customers

3. Maintains awareness of personal actions and activities and the impact on the image

of nursing

Finance

1. Aware of financial implications of actions and decisions based on factors related to

safety and effectiveness.

2. Minimizes surplus stock in patient rooms and outside of the clean supply area.

3. Incorporates supply and linen conservation in everyday practice.

   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.

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as

outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication

• Ownership

• Understanding

• Motivation

• Sensitivity

• Excellence

• Teamwork

• Respect

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed

• Be flexible and committed to the team concept

• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn

• Be open to new learning experiences

• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment

• Demonstrates customer service values.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies and equipment.

• Works in patient care area environment, which may include exposure to

communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential

exposure to infection, hazardous gases.

• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies and equipment.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

• Department: 2nd Floor Medical - WH

• Shift: Night Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

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