Nurse Assistant Float Pool - 24 Hour Midnight Shift

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.

These duties may include but are not limited to:

- Blood draws

- Vitals

- Performs venipuncture and chemsticks

- Team roundings

- Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

For float pool we require all RN's to maintain a current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. You are assigned at the beginning of each shift to the unit if most need. They are assigned according to certified level of care; you will not be assigned to ER, ICU, or L&D unless that is your certified area of expertise. We require 36 hours per calendar month, with 12 hours minimum over the weekend, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday of 8 hours.

Shift: Midnight 6:00pm to 6:00am