GENERAL SUMMARYnnProvides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.nnResponsibilities:nnContributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.nnAdministers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.nnPerforms laboratory tests and therapeutic services.nnEducates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.nnEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ·nnHigh School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.nnCERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED·nnBLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.nnPractical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.nnAdditional InformationnnOrganization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MInnDepartment: Oak Ctr Multi SpecnnShift: Day JobnnUnion Code: Not ApplicablennAdditional DetailsnnThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.nnOverviewnnHenry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .nnBenefitsnnThe health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.nnEqual Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployernnEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.