Nurse Assistant-Cardiology

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

14h

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant supports patient care on the H5 Cardiac Telemetry Unit, a 32-bed specialized cardiac care environment. Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, the role provides direct support for the safety, comfort, and dignity of a diverse cardiac patient population, including patients preparing for or recovering from cardiac interventions and those receiving LVAD or heart transplant support. The position contributes to individualized care, responds to emergencies and changing patient conditions, maintains a safe and clean environment, and participates in ongoing learning and professional development. Team members are expected to demonstrate Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence and contribute to a caring and compassionate culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, including equivalent programs such as Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT); OR current enrollment in a nursing program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing; OR foreign-trained and licensed RN relocated to the United States 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 an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care support addressing patient safety, comfort, and dignity needs.
• Collaborate with the nursing team in planning and implementing individualized patient care, contributing observations and insights to enhance outcomes.
• Recognize and respond promptly to patient emergencies, alarms, and changing conditions; communicate critical information to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment while following safety protocols and infection control standards.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development to expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in patient interactions and team collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED