Nurse Assistant-Family Practice

Family Practice – B6

The 20-bed Family Practice Unit treats a variety of conditions, including liver diseases, asthma, pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal bleeding. The unit staff is a small, tight-knit community where nursing assistants and nurses work together to provide superior patient care.

.Role Overview

As a Nurse Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and care of our patients. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide essential patient care, assist in care planning, and respond to emergent situations. Your contributions directly support the RN team and enhance the patient experience.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
• Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Uphold the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (e.g., Patient Care Technician or Patient Assistant Technician) OR current enrollment in a nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing OR foreign trained and licensed RN without a Michigan RN license OR Medical Assistant program with or without experience OR at least one year of previous experience in a similar role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.

Join Our Team

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