Nurse Assistant-MICU

Henry Ford Health; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit's MICU is a 68-bed, six-pod unit where compassionate patient care happens under RN supervision. This fast-paced, learning-oriented environment emphasizes safety, dignity, and evidence-based practice.

As a Nurse Assistant, you support positioning, mobility, daily living activities, and collaboration with the nursing team to implement care plans, respond to emergencies, and contribute to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program or Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of NA/PCT/PAT experience preferred.
• May be enrolled in a nursing program.
• Foreign trained RN relocating to the United States without MI RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care support including positioning and mobility to ensure safety.
• Collaborate with nursing team to implement patient care plans.
• Respond promptly to patient needs following protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and assist with activities of daily living.
• Participate in ongoing education to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate compassion, teamwork, and accountability in all interactions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Nursing program enrollment

Foreign trained RN (not Michigan license)

Job description

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is a dynamic 68-bed unit divided into six pods spanning two floors, where you'll care for some of the region's most critically ill medical patients. As a primary referral center, our MICU attracts complex cases from across the state, making it an exceptional learning environment. This highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary setting is powered by a shared commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice. Here, Nurse Assistants are essential team members who directly impact patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

Nurse Assistant Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), you'll deliver compassionate patient care that prioritizes safety, comfort, and dignity. You'll be instrumental in reducing patient injury risk through attentive patient positioning and mobility support. Your contributions extend beyond daily tasks—you'll actively partner with the RN in planning and implementing individualized patient care, respond decisively to emergent situations, and embrace continuous learning opportunities. As a valued member of the Henry Ford Health System team, you'll embody our Standards of Excellence in every patient interaction and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care support including positioning, turning, and mobility assistance to ensure patient safety and prevent complications
• Collaborate with the nursing team to implement patient care plans and communicate observations that inform clinical decision-making
• Respond promptly and professionally to patient needs and emergent situations following established protocols
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and assist with activities of daily living
• Actively participate in ongoing education and professional development to enhance clinical knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate compassion, teamwork, and accountability in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues

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.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must meet one of the following required criteria:
  • 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.
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program with or without experience.
  • At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.
  • May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
  • Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.