Nurse Assistant​/Neuro-Surgical Intensive Care​/Detroit​/Contingent

Nurse Assistant / Neuro-Surgical Intensive Care / Detroit / Contingent

💼 Henry Ford Hospital
- Detroit Main Campus

At Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, nurse assistants are valuable members of the team. They are a crucial part of delivering exceptional bedside care and customer service. Henry Ford nurse assistants collaborate daily with the unit’s nursing and management team and are always striving to improve patient outcomes. They are encouraged to use their voice to share ideas and suggestions for the interest of our patients.

Location
:
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit

Unit: Neuro‑Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Hours
: 36

Shift
:
Midnights– 7:00 PMto 7:30 AM

Benefits
:
Full‑Time Benefit Package, Retirement 403(B) Matching Plan, and Combined Time Off (CTO)

Neuro‑Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Summary:

Ranked as a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) is a 16‑bed unit that cares for patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. Part of the Henry Ford Neurosciences Institute, the unit operates with a multidisciplinary team approach, including intensivists, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing.

NAs are a valued part of the team and are a crucial part of patient care.

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.
  • 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

Certifications/Licensures
:

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Hospital
  - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: 6 West ICU
• Shift: Night Job

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.

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weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

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