Nurse Assistant: Surgical Specialty & Progressive Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care under the guidance of Registered Nurses. You will work within a dynamic 40-bed Surgical Specialty and Progressive Care Unit, supporting a multidisciplinary team and helping care for patients with complex needs including telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, coordinating with the care team, and maintaining documentation while pursuing ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (or equivalent) required.
• Medical Assistant program completion acceptable.
• Minimum 1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience.
• Nursing program enrollment with Fundamentals of Nursing completed acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential patient care duties under RN supervision, ensuring safety, comfort and dignity.
• Collaborate with RN to assess patient needs and support care planning.
• Respond to patient requests and emergent situations per unit protocols.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene needs.
• Support patient mobility, positioning and comfort measures.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and communication with the nursing team.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance clinical competencies.
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassion aligned with Henry Ford Health System values.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Nurse Assistant program completed

Medical Assistant program completed

1 year NA/PCT/PAT experience

Nursing program student (Fundamentals of Nursing completed)

Job description

Henry Ford Health System in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care under the guidance of Registered Nurses. You will work within a dynamic 40-bed Surgical Specialty and Progressive Care Unit, supporting a multidisciplinary team and helping care for patients with complex needs including telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, coordinating with the care team, and maintaining documentation while pursuing ongoing