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INCREASED PAYRATES!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. UNIT DESCRIPTION: Unit 4500 is a 36 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit seeing a variety of patients (stroke, motor vehicle accidents, transplants) that require hospital level care in conjunction with intensive rehabilitation by a team that consists of Nursing, PT/OT, and Speech.NURSE ASSISTANT TASK LIST Patient Care Activities: Hygiene:
Provides a clean, comfortable and safe patient environment
Baths
Oral Care
Hair Care
Grooming and shaving
Linen changes
Skin care as directed
Elimination:
Assists with elimination needs
Administers enemas (non-medicated)
Empties and changes ostomy bags on patients with healed stomas
Performs perineal care and incontinence care
Changes diapers
Empties urinary catheter as directed
Applies and empties fecal containment devices, per business unit process
Applies condom catheters
Vital Measurements:
Temperature, pulse and respiration
Blood Pressure
Intake & Output
Pulse Oximetry
Height and weight
Presence of pain per business unit process
Collects Specimens (per business unit process):
Venipuncture
Blood Glucometer
Urine
Stool
Sputum
Nasogastric Secretions
Food and Nutrition:
Feeds patients
Documents food intake
Prepares full strength tube feeding under the supervision of the RN: fills and labels the feed bag; does not connect tube feeding, perform placement checks or do residual checks.
Activity/Exercise (as directed):
Ambulates patients
Turns and positions patients in a comfortable position
Transfers patients from bed to chair and bed to stretcher
Assists in transportation of patients from department to department as directed
Safety:
Cares for patients in isolation
Reports patient findings and observations to the RN
Reports abnormal findings
Assists the Unit Care team in all emergency situations
Reapplies restraints per the direction of the RN and completes safety checks
Other Tasks (under direction of RN and per business unit process):
EKG
Places telemetry leads
Applies heat and cold, antiembolic devices, and sequential compression devices per direction of the RN
Changes non sterile dressings under the direction of the RN
Post mortem care
Prepares room for admission
Assists in patient discharge as directed
Participates in the care of patient belongings
Communication:
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
Answers call lights
Greets patients and visitors
Informs the patient of what they are going to do for the patient
Obtains report form the RN and gives report to the RN
Obtains help for the patient and reports patient complaints promptly
Assists in collection of information upon direction
Management of Supplies and Materials:
Assures that supplies are available
Stocks materials to areas identified by the unit
Assures that equipment is functioning properly
Assures that equipment is clean and stored in the correct place
Maternal Child Health Areas/Infants
Vital Measurements:
Measures weights with an infant scale
Measures head circumference
Obtains vital signs of infants (does not perform Rectal Temps)
Nutrition:
Feeds infant with a bottle and nipple per direction
Sets up breast pump
NICU – performs gavage feeding of infants under the direction of the RN, (does not place the tube or do residual checks)
Specimen Collection:
Performs capillary heel stick to obtain specimens
Performs urine tests for blood sugar, acetone, albumin
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:
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred or are currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing or successfully completed the Henry Ford Health System Nurse Assistant Program.
Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
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.
OverviewUnder the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.BenefitsWhether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
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(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
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