Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Health
Jackson, MIFresher2m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- Patient careCPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Jackson
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care62%CPR / BLS47%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg 6SE Renal Oncology
Key Responsibilities
- Perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
- Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing 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 Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
- Perform blood draws.
- Take vitals.
- Perform venipuncture and chemsticks.
- Participate in team rounding.
- Identify concerns related to patients, staff, and self, and communicate with the responsible RN.
Unit Description
- General Medical Surgical Unit – 4 wings with a total of 64 beds.
- Diverse patient population seeing a wide variety of diagnosis including renal and oncology.
- Skilled staff with large knowledge base including chemotherapy certified staff.
- Low RN turnover.
- Family atmosphere.
Shift Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
Qualifications
- CNA certification preferred.