Nurse Assistant - Oncology

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Nurse Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. The role involves assisting with safety, comfort, and daily care, while contributing to care planning and continuous improvement of service quality.

The successful candidate will participate in ongoing education, uphold organizational standards, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality patient experiences at a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (or current nursing student) required or foreign-trained RN with licensing, or Medical Assistant background.
• Preferred CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs under RN supervision.
• Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program completion or current nursing student

Foreign-trained RN or Medical Assistant background

Job 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

Nurse Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Nurse Assistant

About the Department

The Hematology/Oncology Unit, a 40-bed unit with all private rooms, specializes in all adult cancer-related diagnosis and bone marrow transplants. Common in treating cancer, patients often return for follow up or when treatment requires them to be hospitalized for a long time. As a result, staff develops a relationship with patients and their families.Although working with patients who have cancer can be tough, both mentally and emotionally, the staff encourages each other to stay positive and to create a fun working environment. Nursing assistants are intellectually stimulated and learn many useful skills to prepare them for their future career.

Role Overview

As a Nurse Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of our patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). You¿ll assist in patient care duties, provide valuable input for care planning, and respond to emergent situations. Your work directly supports the RNs and contributes to the overall quality of patient care at Henry Ford Health.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs under RN supervision.
• Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., Patient Care Technician or Patient Assistant Technician) OR currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing OR foreign trained and licensed RN without a Michigan RN license OR Medical Assistant program with or without experience OR at least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.