At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

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

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