Nurse Assistant-Float Pool

Henry Ford Health • West Bloomfield, MI

3d

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 and help ensure patient safety, comfort, and dignity. You will contribute frontline observations to care planning and respond to changing patient needs. The role also involves ongoing learning and adherence to Henry Ford Health System's Team Member Standards of Excellence.

The position is contingent. A BLS Heart Saver Certification must be completed during orientation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Complete a Nurse Assistant program, such as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) program; OR be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing; OR be a foreign-trained and licensed RN who relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license; OR 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 role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• CNA certification preferred.
• One year of experience 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 planning.
• 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.
• Participate in continuing education to develop clinical skills.
• 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