Nurse Assistant-Float Pool

Henry Ford Health • West Bloomfield, MI

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About The Position

As a Nurse Assistant in the Float Pool, you will work under the direction of Registered Nurses to provide compassionate patient care that supports patients’ safety, comfort, and dignity. You will contribute frontline observations to care planning and respond to changing patient needs. The role also calls for continuous learning and adherence to Henry Ford Health System’s Team Member Standards of Excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification prior to orientation.
• Meet at least one of the following pathways: complete a Nurse Assistant program (including similarly titled PCT or PAT programs); be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing; be a foreign-trained and licensed RN who relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license; complete a Medical Assistant program, with or without experience; or have at least one year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification is preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood draws, monitor and record vital signs, and conduct chemstick testing to support patient assessments.
• Participate in team roundings and contribute observations to individualized patient care strategies.
• Identify and promptly report patient concerns, safety observations, and team needs to the responsible RN.
• Respond to emergent situations by following established protocols and supporting the clinical team.
• Engage in continuing education to expand clinical skills and advance a nursing career.
• Follow Henry Ford Health System’s Team Member Standards of Excellence in patient interactions and team collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED