Nurse Assistant-Float Pool-36 hrs/week-Variable-West Bloomfield

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will work under the direction of an RN to perform patient care tasks, assist in planning and implementing care, and respond to emergencies per established procedures.

The role includes duties such as blood draws, taking vitals, venipuncture, and participating in team rounds while identifying concerns and communicating with the RN. Education options include CNA programs and various nursing-aligned paths.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Nurse Assistant program completion preferred; related titles may vary (PCT, PAT).
• CNA preferred; one year of experience is preferred.
• May be enrolled in a nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed.
• Foreign-trained and licensed RN relocating to the US without a Michigan RN license may qualify.
• Medical Assistant program completion may qualify.
• At least 1 year in NA/PCT/PAT or similar role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care duties under RN supervision.
• Performs blood draws and venipuncture as needed.
• Measures and records vital signs accurately.
• Participates in team rounds and care planning.
• Identifies safety or clinical concerns and communicates with the RN.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Team rounding

Communication with RN

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program completion

CNA preferred

Current nursing student ( Fundamentals of Nursing )

Foreign-educated RN relocating to US

Medical Assistant program

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Job description

General Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

These Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Blood draws
• Vitals
• Performs venipuncture and chemsticks
• Team roundings
• Identifies concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicates with the responsible RN

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 does not 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
• Department: HFWB RN Float Pool
• Shift: Variable
• Union Code: Not Applicable