Nurse Assistant Apprentice - 6th Floor - Med/Surg - Full-Time - Midnights

Department:6thFloor – Medical/Surgical

Location:Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Schedule: 36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12 hours shifts)

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.

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:

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

• 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.

Education/Experience Required:

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

Certifications/Licensures Required:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

• Department: 6th Floor Med Surg-WH

• Shift: Night Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.