Nursing Assistant - Med​/Surg-SE Renal​/Oncology Jackson, MI

Nursing Assistant
- Med/Surg-6SE Renal/Oncology
- Full Time
- Days
- Jackson, MI

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet the 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.

• Vitals
• Performs venipuncture and chem sticks
• Team rounding
• Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN

• General Medical Surgical Unit – 4 wings with a total of 64 beds
• Diverse patient population seeing a wide variety of diagnosis including renal and oncology
• Skilled staff with large knowledge base including chemotherapy certified staff
• Family atmosphere
• Employee recognition within the unit

6:00AM - 6:30PM

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 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 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.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department:
  Six
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Allegiance Union

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.

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 / Affimative 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.