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Location: St. John Hospital

Department: Oncology

Schedule: 36hrs/week; 12hr Day Shift, 7:00am-7:30pm; Every other weekend; Every other holiday

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Must be enrolled in HFHS Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprenticeship program.
• Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN) and/or licensed clinician, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.
• Provides input to assist the RN and/or licensed clinician in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
• The Nurse Assistant Apprentice follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

The Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship is designed to help those with no hands-on patient care experience or healthcare training take the first step in their healthcare career journey. If you have taken hands-on patient care training courses (Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech, etc.) or have hands-on patient care work experience, please apply for one of our Nurse Assistant positions. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must complete HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL), successfully pass all testing and/or exam, and complete all HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program competencies within the timeframe designated in the HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
• Requires ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer skills required in order to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be able to lift, carry, transfer and move clients if needed

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during apprenticeship program.