Nurse Assistant-Post Surgical-24hrs/week-Midnight-West Bloomfield

Nurse Assistant

Department: Post-Surgical Unit

Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Schedule: 24 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: 7:00 PM 7:30 AM (2x12 hours shifts)

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? As a Nurse Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will assist with essential patient care tasks and actively contribute to a positive patient experience.

About Our Unit:

Othro/Post-Surgical Unit is a 32-bed private room unit specializing in orthopedic care, with patients recovering from surgeries including bariatric, urologic, colorectal, and general procedures. We also care for medical-surgical patients admitted from the Emergency Department. This diverse patient population offers excellent opportunities to sharpen your clinical skills and expand your experience. You'll work alongside a supportive, knowledgeable team dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care. If you're looking for variety, challenge, and growth in your nursing career, Post-Surgical is the place to be.

What You'll Do:

• 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:

• 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.