Nurse Assistant-Internal Medicine - Contingent- Days - Detroit

Internal Medicine Unit Position

The F1 - Internal Medicine Unit is a 20-bed unit consisting of all private rooms. The welcoming and collaborative team cares for adult patients over the age of 15. Frequently occurring diagnoses are congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, deep vein thrombosis, liver failure, and pneumonia. Patients who meet general practice unit criteria who request or require a private room may be admitted to F1. The unit is medically managed 24 / 7 by senior medical staff called hospitalists and medical residents.

Position 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.

Education / Experience : High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. Must meet one of the following required criteria : 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. Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience. At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role. May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.

Certifications / Licensures : Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred. Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.

Organization : Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Department : F1 Shift : Day Job Union Code : Not Applicable

Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being : physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health 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.