Nurse Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Nurse Assistant/ Phlebotomy Hybrid
Start Time: 4am-2:30pm
Hours: part-time 20 hours a week
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health, serving Macomb County's vibrant and fast-growing communities. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our facility offers a high-acuity hub for patient care, blending suburban comfort with easy access to Detroit. This role is perfect for those seeking a dynamic environment where they can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
Role Overview
The Hybrid Phlebotomy/Nursing Assistant supports patient care through a unique dual-role model. Team members begin their shift at 4:00 AM performing inpatient blood collections, blood cultures, EKGs, and other laboratory-related duties to ensure timely diagnostic testing. Once morning laboratory collections are completed, they transition to Nursing Assistant responsibilities, providing direct patient care and support on assigned units. This role serves as a vital link between the laboratory and nursing teams, helping improve patient outcomes, throughput, and the overall patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture, capillary blood collections, blood cultures, and EKGs according to hospital policy.
- Complete assigned morning inpatient laboratory collections accurately and within established timelines.
- Verify patient identification and label specimens at the bedside to ensure collection accuracy.
- Document specimen collections and communicate collection issues or delays to nursing staff.
- Respond to STAT, timed, and difficult-stick laboratory requests as needed.
- Obtain and document vital signs and report significant findings to the nursing team.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, hygiene, toileting, feeding, and repositioning.
- Maintain infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards, including proper use of PPE and adherence to HIPAA requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, providers, laboratory staff, and other healthcare team members to ensure exceptional patient care.
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 We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You'll have access to ongoing learning opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our team at Henry Ford Health!
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 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.