Nurse Assistant - Float - Contingent

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

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Join Henry Ford Health System's dynamic internal staffing department—a forward-thinking solution that keeps our health system running smoothly. We proactively address staffing needs due to vacations, call-offs, leaves of absence, and fluctuations in patient census or acuity, ensuring quality care is never compromised.

Contingent - 36 hours per month (minimum)

Shifts Available: Midnights

Location Requirement: Select three hospitals to float between 

Hospital Locations to choose:

Novi, Southfield, St. John; Warren

As a Nurse Assistant Float, you'll gain valuable experience across multiple Henry Ford Hospitals while maintaining schedule flexibility.

Thrive in a flexible environment—rotate across different hospitals locations and specialties to expand your clinical expertise.

As a Nurse Assistant, you will 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 will perform specific patient care duties, provide valuable input for patient care plans, and respond to emergent situations. Your contributions are essential to delivering high-quality care and supporting our healthcare team.

What You Will Do

• Assist the RN in providing direct patient care to meet safety and comfort needs.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience working as a Nurse Assistant in a Hospital setting
• 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 the Fundamentals of Nursing course OR foreign trained and licensed RN without a Michigan RN license OR Medical Assistant program with or without experience OR at least one (1) year of previous experience in a similar role.
• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred.