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.


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 Fundamental...