Nurse Assistant-Float Pool

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Nurse Assistant for the Float Pool to deliver compassionate patient care under the direction of Registered Nurses. You will participate in care planning, respond to dynamic patient situations, and uphold the Team Member Standards of Excellence.

The role emphasizes maintaining safety, comfort, and dignity, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• CNA preferred; one year of experience preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program or equivalent.
• May be enrolled in a nursing program; Fundamentals of Nursing course completed.
• Foreign trained and licensed RN relocating to the US without Michigan RN license.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
• At least one year of NA/PCT/PAT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care including venipuncture, blood draws, vital signs and chemstick testing.
• Collaborate on care planning; participate in team rounding and contribute observations.
• Communicate patient concerns and safety observations to the RN promptly.
• Support clinical team in emergent situations following protocols.
• Engage in continuing education to expand clinical skills.
• Uphold Team Member Standards of Excellence in all patient interactions.

Skills

CNA

BLS Certification

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

GENERAL SUMMARY:

As a Nurse Assistant in our Float Pool, you'll be the vital link between patients and our clinical team. Working under the direction of our Registered Nurses, you'll deliver compassionate patient care while ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity. You'll be an active partner in care planning, bringing valuable frontline insights to team discussions and responding confidently to dynamic patient situations. Your commitment to continuous learning and our Team Member Standards of Excellence will make a real difference in patients' lives every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Direct Patient Care: Perform venipuncture and blood draws with precision, monitor and record vital signs, and conduct chemstick testing to support accurate patient assessments
• Collaborate on Care Planning: Participate actively in team roundings and contribute meaningful observations that help shape individualized patient care strategies
• Communicate with Purpose: Identify and promptly report patient concerns, safety observations, and team needs to the responsible RN, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
• Respond with Confidence: Handle emergent situations skillfully by following established protocols and supporting the clinical team when patients need us most
• Embrace Professional Growth: Actively engage in continuing education opportunities to expand your clinical skills and advance your nursing career
• Uphold Excellence: Embody Henry Ford Health System's Team Member Standards of Excellence in every patient interaction and team collaboration

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• CNA preferred,One year of experinece preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g.,
• Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role.)
• OR May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and doesnot hold a Michigan Rn license.
• OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.
• OR At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation