Nurse Assistant - 6th Floor - Med​/Surg - Contingent - Midnights

Overview

Department: 6th Floor – Med/Surg
Location: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Schedule: Contingent
Shift: Midnight Shift 7:00 pm – 7:30 am

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.

• Performing routine tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, collecting and labeling specimens including blood draws, and performing venipuncture and chem sticks.
• 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.

• 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

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

• 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.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
• Department: 6th Floor Med Surg-WH
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable