Nurse Assistant - Float Pool - Full Time - Nights - West Bloomfield

Henry Ford Health System; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System seeks a Float Nurse Assistant for its Float Pool, responsible for providing crucial patient care across various units. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, demonstrating compassion and strong communication skills while assisting with essential care tasks.

Qualifications

• Helper in Nursing program with skills in vital signs monitoring.
• Experience in patient care tasks, compassion, and effective communication are critical.
• Completion of the BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine tasks like measuring vital signs and collecting specimens.
• Assisting with patient admissions and providing personal care.
• Maintaining a clean and organized patient environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Compassion

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Nurse Assistant program

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

Department: Float Pool

Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Schedule: 36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12 hours shifts)

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Float Nurse Assistant, you’ll gain valuable experience working across avariety of units, providing care where it’s needed most. In this vital role, you’ll support patient comfort, safety, and well-being under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). You’ll assist with essential care tasks while making a meaningful impact on the overall patient experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Your day-to-day impact includes:

• 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:
To qualify, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• 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 an 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 West Bloomfield Hospital
• Department: HFWB Nursing Administration
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable