Nurse Assistant - Women & Peds - Full Time - Nights - West Bloomfield

Davita Inc.; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Bloomfield Charter Township is seeking a dedicated Nurse Assistant. In this vital role, you will ensure patient comfort, safety, and health under the guidance of Registered Nurses. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a Nurse Assistant certification or relevant experience. You will work in a supportive environment providing essential care for pediatric to adult patients, including postpartum care, ensuring a positive experience for patients and their families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Provide hands-on personal care including bathing and feeding.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

Skills

Compassion

Effective Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Enrollment in a nursing program

Job description

Department: Women's and Children's Health

Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - 6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322

Schedule: 36 hours 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 Nurse Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will assist with essential patient care tasks and actively contribute to a positive patient experience.

ABOUT OUR UNIT:

The Inpatient Unit for Women's and Children's Health which is on the 3rd floor of the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. The nursing staff on 3-Acorn provide professional individual 24-hour care to the following patient populations:

• Pediatric patients with ages ranging from birth to 25 years of age.


• Postpartum care to female patients and their newborns recovering from birth via caesarean section or vaginal delivery.


• Adult female surgical patients who are acutely ill, but hemodynamically stable and in varying stages of preparation for and recuperation from diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or surgical intervention


• Medical care mainly to adult woman with acute and chronic exacerbations of medical

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 3rd Floor Acorn


• Shift: Night Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable