• Job Description

  Req#: 112713
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Department: Post-Surgical Unit
  Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield, 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:
  Othro/Post-Surgical Unit is a 32-bed private room unit specializing in Orthopedic care, with patients recovering from surgeries including bariatric, urologic, colorectal, and general procedures. We also care for medical-surgical patients admitted from the Emergency Department. This diverse patient population offers excellent opportunities to sharpen your clinical skills and expand your experience. You'll work alongside a supportive, knowledgeable team dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care. If you're looking for variety, challenge, and growth in your nursing career, Post-Surgical is the place to be.
  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 a 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 2nd Floor GPU
  • Shift: Night Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The Henry Ford Health System is a comprehensive, integrated, non-profit health care organization in Metro Detroit.

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