Nurse Assistant - 6th Floor - Med/Surg - Part Time - ...

Department: 6th Floor - Medical/Surgery Location: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 Schedule: 24 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (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: 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: Day Job * Union Code: Not Applicable

Created: 2025-09-27