Nurse Assistant; Macomb Community College Students - Units - Henry Ford Macomb Ho
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nurse Assistant (Macomb Community College Students only) - Various Units - Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
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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.
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.
NURSE ASSISTANT TASK LIST
Hygiene
Patient Care
Activities:
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.
Education/Experience Required
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Completion of a Nurse Assistant program with or…
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