Job Description
Nurse Assistant
Requisition #: 84052
Status: Contingent
Business Unit: HF West Bloomfield
Shift: Rotating
Department: HFWB Nursing Administration
Weekends: Yes
Job Family: Nurses
Job Function: Nursing
Campus/Job Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Location (State/City): US-MI-West Bloomfield
More information about this position
Overview:
“Henry Ford's greatest strength is our people. The culture we have created with our workforce has resulted in a unique energy, risk-taking, and a 'can-do spirit' that is the foundation of Henry Ford Health System. We have a passion around engaging our people and operate on the belief that an engaged workforce creates extraordinary performance across all seven pillars of The Henry Ford Experience." ~ Nancy Schlichting (CEO)
Henry Ford Health System's dedication to its employees is proven with the receipt of multiple prestigious workplace quality awards:
* “Best of the Best” award in the Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Places to Work presented by the Michigan Business & Professional Association.
* “Best Large Company” in the National Best & Brightest award sponsored by the National Association for Business Resources.
* “Employer of the Year” by Operation ABLE of Michigan.
* Consecutively recognized nationally as the #1 hospital system in the country by DiversityInc.
* "Gallup Great Workplace" award by Gallup.
Responsibilities
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred with experience in the role of Nursing Assistant or Certification as a Nursing Assistant without job experience acceptable. Current Heartsaver Certification. Successful completion of 120-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in patient care area environment which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, hazardous gases. Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies and equipment. Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies and equipment. (January 2008)
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law..
