Nurse Assistant - 6th Floor - Med/Surg - Part-Time - Midnights

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Assistant at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. This part-time role requires working midnights, focusing on patient comfort and safety, assisting with essential care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Nurse Assistant program and possess effective communication skills. Join our compassionate team in a dynamic healthcare environment that supports a wide range of patient needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program, Patient Care Technician, or similar.
• One year of experience in a similar role.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Provide compassionate personal care.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of Nurse Assistant program

Enrollment in nursing program

Experience as Nurse Assistant or similar

Job description

Department: 6th Floor – Medical/Surgery

Location: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Schedule: Part-Time (24 Hours/Week) – Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: Midnights 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM – 2x12 Hour Shifts/Week

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Nurse Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will assist with essential patient care tasks and actively contribute to a positive patient experience.

About Our Unit

Our 48-bed Medical Surgical Unit cares for patients through many different phases of their healthcare journey. You’ll work alongside a skilled and compassionate team supporting patients with a wide range of needs — from post‑surgical recovery to treatment for acute infectious diseases requiring IV antibiotics, to management of chronic conditions during flare‑ups. We also provide dignified, compassionate care for patients and families during end‑of‑life support.

What You’ll Do

• Performing routine tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, collecting and labeling specimens including blood draws, and performing venipuncture and chemsticks.
• Assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed by the RN.
• Providing compassionate, hands‑on personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and comfort.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to support seamless care delivery.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.

Education/Experience Required

• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles may vary: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Assistant Technician (PAT)).
• Enrollment in a nursing program with completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license.
• Medical Assistant program (with or without experience).
• At least one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Tech, or Patient Assistant Tech, or similar job role.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Works in patient care area environments, which may include exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, and hazardous gases.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
• Department: 6th Floor Med Surg-WH
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable