Nurse Assistant - Post-Surgical Unit Night Shift

Nurse Assistant
- Post-Surgical Unit - 36hr
- Night Shift

Schedule:

36hrs , 12hr Night Shift, 7pm-7:30am

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.

• Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.

The Nurse Assistant follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Our unit is a fast‑paced, high‑acuity post‑surgical environment dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care. We specialize in caring for a diverse range of post‑surgical procedures, including general surgery, urology, vascular, colorectal, and gynecological surgeries. We also support specialized bariatric procedures and manage complex therapies such as epidurals, tracheostomies, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), chest tubes, and patient‑controlled analgesia (PCA's), while serving as a surgical trauma overflow unit.

As a closed unit, we foster teamwork, consistency, and collaboration. Our scheduling model includes every third weekend, promoting a balanced and predictable work‑life schedule, and we are proud of our high nurse retention rate.

Our team is composed of dynamic, highly skilled nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment. We are committed to excellence in clinical practice and continuous learning, reflected in strong patient satisfaction scores.

We care for the whole person, addressing not only physical recovery but also emotional and spiritual well‑being. Our nurses build meaningful connections with patients and families, fostering trust, compassion, and healing in every interaction.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment where your skills will be valued and your growth supported, our unit offers the opportunity to join a passionate team making a real difference every day.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. CNA preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g., Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role.) OR May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course. OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan Rn license.
  
  OR Medical Assistant program with OR without experience. OR At least one (1) year of previous experience in an NA, PCT, PAT, or similar job role.