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

Davita Inc.; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Float Nurse Assistant to provide essential care and support patients across various units. This dynamic role involves assisting in personal care, measuring vital signs, and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a Nurse Assistant program completion, or equivalent experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program or equivalent.
• High school diploma required.
• At least one year of experience in similar roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Measure and record vital signs, and perform venipuncture.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Vital signs measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Department: Float Pool

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

Schedule: 36hours 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