Nurse Assistant-Surgical Specialty

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Assistant to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care under RN supervision on a dynamic 40-bed Surgical Specialty and Surgical Progressive Care unit.

This team handles plastic surgery, colorectal, ENT, urology, bariatrics, oncologic, thoracic, and gynecologic cases, enabling growth beyond general practice while caring for patients with complex needs and telemetry monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NA or Medical Assistant program completion is required.
• At least 1 year of NA/PCT/PAT or similar experience.
• May be enrolled in a nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed.
• Foreign-trained RN relocating to the United States without Michigan RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care under RN supervision with safety and dignity.
• Assist with planning and implementing individualized care with input to the RN.
• Respond to patient requests and emergent situations per unit protocols.
• Support activities of daily living and personal hygiene needs.
• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and comfort measures.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and communicate with the nursing team.
• Engage in continuing education to enhance clinical competencies.
• Demonstrate professionalism aligned with Henry Ford Health System values.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Communication

Emergent response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program completed

Medical Assistant program completed

At least 1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Nursing program enrollment with Fundamentals of Nursing completed

Foreign-trained RN relocating to the US without MI license

Job description

Surgical Specialty and Surgical Progressive Care Unit Summary:

Surgical Specialty and Surgical Progressive Care work together as a dynamic 40-bed unit specializing in complex surgical care. Services include plastic surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT surgery, urology, bariatrics, surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, gynecologic surgery, and gynecologic oncology. With approximately 70% of patients admitted for oncology-related conditions, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians and residents. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your clinical skills beyond general practice while remaining in one unit—caring for patients with complex needs requiring telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry monitoring.

Nurse Assistant Position Summary:

As a Nurse Assistant, you'll work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care that prioritizes safety and comfort. You'll be an integral part of the care team, providing valuable input to help the RN plan and implement individualized patient care strategies. You'll respond confidently to emergent situations following established protocols, continuously expand your clinical knowledge through ongoing education, and embody Henry Ford Health System's Team Member Standards of Excellence in every patient interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform essential patient care duties under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity
• Collaborate with the RN to assess patient needs and contribute meaningful input to care planning and implementation
• Monitor and respond to patient requests and emergent situations according to established unit protocols
• Support patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene needs
• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and comfort measures
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and communication with the nursing team
• Actively participate in continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical competencies
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassion aligned with Henry Ford Health System values in all interactions

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.