Nurse Assistant-Nephrology

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. Job Description About the Department The Inpatient Nephrology Unit, a 34-bed unit, treats kidney diseases from acute to end stage renal disease. The patient population is complex and has multiple conditions that keep staff challenged and sharpens their critical thinking skills. The team gains a wide range of experience in kidney diseases and kidney-related problems. It is a good unit to build a strong foundation in medical surgical nursing.. Role Overview As a Nurse Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being 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 are critical to delivering exceptional patient experiences and supporting our healthcare team. 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 Provide specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs under RN supervision. 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. Qualifications What You Will Need 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 currently enrolled 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. Preferred Qualifications CNA certification preferred. What We Offer Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment. Join Our Team #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry-Ford-Health-2