Nurse Assistant-Internal Medicine Job at Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI

  • Henry Ford Health
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description



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

Internal Medicine is a 20-bed unit with a patient population composed of complex adult medical patients. Common diagnoses are diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, heart failure, pneumonia, chronic pulmonary disorders and liver disease. The unit’s mission is to provide compassionate quality care focusing on the unique needs of patients and their families. The team regularly works on improving the safety of patients and the quality of care.

Role Overview

As a Nurse Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and care of our patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Your contributions will directly support the RN in delivering high-quality patient care, responding to emergent situations, and fostering a compassionate healthcare environment.

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

  • Assist in meeting the safety and comfort needs of patients under RN supervision.
  • Provide input to help plan and implement 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.
  • Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Preferred

Qualifications

  • CNA certification preferred.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.

Job Tags

Full time

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