Nurse Assistant - Float - Contingent

Henry Ford Health • Southfield, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant Float works within Henry Ford Health System’s internal staffing department, helping address staffing needs caused by vacations, call-offs, leaves of absence, and changes in patient census or acuity. The role floats among three selected hospitals and offers experience across multiple hospitals and specialties.

Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Assistant performs patient care duties to support patients’ safety, comfort, and well-being. The position also contributes input to patient care plans and responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. This contingent role requires a minimum of 36 hours per month and has midnight shifts available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 12 months of experience working as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, such as Patient Care Technician or Patient Assistant Technician; or current enrollment in a nursing program with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course; or foreign training and licensure as an RN without a Michigan RN license; or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in providing direct patient care to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs.
• Provide input to help plan and implement 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED