Nurse AssistantFloat Pool

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant for our Float Pool in Michigan. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist in care planning, and respond to emergent situations, always prioritizing safety and dignity.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning and adherence to the System's standards of excellence. This position supports patient comfort and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure timely, compassionate care across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nurse Assistant program completion preferred; PCT/PAT pathways considered.
• At least 1 year of NA/PCT/PAT or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Direct Patient Care: perform venipuncture, monitor vital signs, and support patient assessments.
• Collaborate on Care Planning: participate in team rounds and provide observations for individualized care.
• Communicate with Purpose: report patient concerns and safety observations to the RN.
• Respond with Confidence: follow protocols in emergent situations to support the clinical team.
• Engage in ongoing education to expand clinical skills and nursing career growth.
• Uphold Henry Ford Health System's Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Skills

CNA preferred

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant program completion

PCT/PAT equivalent training

Currently enrolled in nursing program

Foreign-trained RN without MI license

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

** GENERAL SUMMARY:**

As a Nurse Assistant in our Float Pool, you'll be the vital link between patients and our clinical team. Working under the direction of our Registered Nurses, you'll deliver compassionate patient care while ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity. You'll be an active partner in care planning, bringing valuable frontline insights to team discussions and responding confidently to dynamic patient situations. Your commitment to continuous learning and our Team Member Standards of Excellence will make a real difference in patients' lives every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Direct Patient Care: Perform venipuncture and blood draws with precision, monitor and record vital signs, and conduct chemstick testing to support accurate patient assessments


• Collaborate on Care Planning: Participate actively in team roundings and contribute meaningful observations that help shape individualized patient care strategies


• Communicate with Purpose: Identify and promptly report patient concerns, safety observations, and team needs to the responsible RN, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks


• Respond with Confidence: Handle emergent situations skillfully by following established protocols and supporting the clinical team when patients need us most


• Embrace Professional Growth: Actively engage in continuing education opportunities to expand your clinical skills and advance your nursing career


• Uphold Excellence: Embody Henry Ford Health System's Team Member Standards of Excellence in every patient interaction and team collaboration

Qualifications:

Qualifications

** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent


• CNA preferred, One year of experinece preferred.


• 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.)


• OR May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course.


• OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan Rn license.


• OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.


• OR At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation