Night-Shift Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the Five South unit, working 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Under RN supervision, you perform patient care duties to support safety and comfort, and you contribute to planning and implementing care.

Responsibilities include blood draws, monitoring vitals, venipuncture, team rounding, and communicating concerns to the RN. CNA is preferred; completion of Nurse Assistant program or enrollment in a nursing program is required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required or preferred in some cases.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program is required or may be recognized.
• CNA credential is preferred.
• Enrollment in a nursing program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing applies.
• Foreign trained RN relocating to the United States without Michigan RN license can qualify.
• Medical Assistant program (with or without experience) can be considered as an alternative.

Responsibilities

• Blood draws and venipuncture/chemsticks as needed.
• Monitor vitals and provide basic patient care under RN oversight.
• Participate in team rounding and communicate concerns to the RN.
• Support safety and comfort needs and assist in care planning and execution.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

CNA, preferred

Completion of Nurse Assistant program

Currently enrolled in a nursing program / OR foreign trained RN without Michigan license

Medical Assistant program with OR without experience

At least one year of NA/PCT/PAT or similar experience

Job description

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the Five South unit, working 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Under RN supervision, you perform patient care duties to support safety and comfort, and you contribute to planning and implementing care.

Responsibilities include blood draws, monitoring vitals, venipuncture, team rounding, and communicating concerns to the RN. CNA is preferred; completion of Nurse Assistant program or enrollment in a nursing program is required or equivalent experience.