Department: 6th Floor - Medical/Surgery
Location: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Schedule: Part-Time (24 Hours/Week) - Every other weekend and holiday rotation
Shift: Midnights 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM - 2x12 Hour Shifts/Week
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As aNurse 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.ย
About Our Unit:
Our 48-bed Medical Surgical Unit cares for patients through many different phases of their healthcare journey. You'll work alongside a skilled and compassionate team supporting patients with a wide range of needs - from post-surgical recovery to treatment for acute infectious diseases requiring IV antibiotics, to management of chronic conditions during flare-ups. We also provide dignified, compassionate care for patients and families during end-of-life support.
What You'll Do:
Your day-to-day impact includes:ย
- Performing routine tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, collecting and labeling specimens including blood draws, and performing venipuncture and chemsticks.ย ย
- Assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed by the RN.ย
- Providing compassionate, hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and comfort.ย ย
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to support seamless care delivery.ย
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.ย
Education/Experience Required:
To qualify, you'll need a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:ย
- Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles may vary: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Assistant Technician (PAT)).ย
- Enrollment in a nursing program with completed Fundamentals of Nursing.ย
- Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN licenseย
- Medical Assistant program (with or without experience).ย
- At least one (1) year of experience in a Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Tech, or Patient Assistant Tech, or similar job role.ย ย
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferredย ย
Certifications/Licensures Required:
- Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.ย
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment.ย
- Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients, supplies, and equipment.ย
- 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 Wyandotte Hospital
- Department: 6th Floor Med Surg-WH
- Shift: Night Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable