Nurse Assistant

Henry Ford Health•Clinton Township, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Nurse Assistant at Henry Ford Health, you will help ensure patients’ safety, comfort, and well-being under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). You will provide essential patient care, assist with care planning and implementation, and respond to emergent situations according to established procedures. The role is in the Surg-Med ICU at Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. It is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including every other weekend. Henry Ford Health serves communities throughout Michigan and beyond, with care provided through hospitals and ambulatory locations. The Macomb County facility is described as a high-acuity hub, and the team emphasizes exceptional patient care, collaboration, support, and opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following: completion of a Nurse Assistant program (such as Patient Care Technician or Patient Assistant Technician); current enrollment in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing; foreign training and licensure as an RN without a Michigan RN license; completion of a Medical Assistant program, with or without experience; or at least one year of previous experience in a similar role.
Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care duties that meet patients’ 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 skills and knowledge.
Uphold Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.