Nurse Assistant-Family Practice

Henry Ford Health Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the Family Practice – B6 unit. You will work under the supervision of an RN to provide essential patient care, assist in care planning, and respond to emergent situations.

Join a small, close-knit unit that values teamwork and compassionate care, with opportunities for ongoing education and growth within a leading academic medical center.

Required: high school diploma/GED, Nurse Assistant program or enrollment, and BLS Heart Saver.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nurse Assistant program completion or enrollment in nursing program; other healthcare backgrounds may qualify.
• BLS Heart Saver Certification required during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program or enrollment in nursing program

Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Family Practice – B6

The 20-bed Family Practice Unit treats a variety of conditions, including liver diseases, asthma, pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal bleeding. The unit staff is a small, tight-knit community where nursing assistants and nurses work together to provide superior patient care.

Role Overview

As a Nurse Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and care of our patients. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide essential patient care, assist in care planning, and respond to emergent situations. Your contributions directly support the RN team and enhance the patient experience.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., Patient Care Technician or Patient Assistant Technician) OR current enrollment in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing OR foreign trained and licensed RN without a Michigan RN license OR 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.