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.
UNIT DESCRIPTION: 12 bed cardiac stepdown is a cardiac unit that includes anything with general medicine including COPD, CFF, cardiac traumas (not super acute), low sodium, and diabetes.
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