Nurse Assistant, Hospice Residence

Job Title

Nurse Assistant - Hospice Residence

About The Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Here, you'll be part of a close-knit team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients in a supportive atmosphere.

Role Overview

As a Nurse Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of our patients. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide essential patient care, assist in care planning, and respond to emergent situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs under RN supervision.
• Assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., Patient Care Technician or Patient Assistant Technician) OR currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing OR foreign trained and licensed RN without a Michigan RN license OR Medical Assistant program with or without experience OR at least one year of experience in a similar role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred.