Nurse Assistant-Float Pool Henry Ford Health - 3.8 West Bloomfield Township, MI Job Details Contract 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Heartsaver Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Company Description Henry 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. Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
As a Nurse Assistant in our Float Pool, you'll be the vital link between patients and our clinical team. Working under the direction of our Registered Nurses, you'll deliver compassionate patient care while ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity. You'll be an active partner in care planning, bringing valuable frontline insights to team discussions and responding confidently to dynamic patient situations. Your commitment to continuous learning and our Team Member Standards of Excellence will make a real difference in patients' lives every single day.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Direct Patient Care:
Perform venipuncture and blood draws with precision, monitor and record vital signs, and conduct chemstick testing to support accurate patient assessments Collaborate on
Care Planning:
Participate actively in team roundings and contribute meaningful observations that help shape individualized patient care strategies Communicate with
Purpose:
Identify and promptly report patient concerns, safety observations, and team needs to the responsible RN, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks Respond with
Confidence:
Handle emergent situations skillfully by following established protocols and supporting the clinical team when patients need us most
Embrace Professional Growth:
Actively engage in continuing education opportunities to expand your clinical skills and advance your nursing career
Uphold Excellence:
Embody Henry Ford Health System's Team Member Standards of Excellence in every patient interaction and team collaboration Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent CNA preferred, One year of experinece preferred. Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role.) OR May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course. OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan Rn license. OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program with OR without experience. OR At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification prior to orientation