Job Description

Location : St. John Hospital

Department : Oncology

Schedule : 36hrs/week; 12hr Night Shift, 7:00pm-7:30am; Every other weekend; Every other holiday

** GENERAL SUMMARY:**

• Must be enrolled in HFHS Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprenticeship program.
• Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse (RN) and/or licensed clinician, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.
• Provides input to assist the RN and/or licensed clinician in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
• The Nurse Assistant Apprentice follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

The Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship is designed to help those with no hands-on patient care experience or healthcare training take the first step in their healthcare career journey. If you have taken hands-on patient care training courses (Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech, etc.) or have hands-on patient care work experience, please apply for one of our Nurse Assistant positions.

Qualifications

** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must complete HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL), successfully pass all testing and/or exam, and complete all HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program competencies within the timeframe designated in the HFHS Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
• Requires ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer skills required in order to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be able to lift, carry, transfer and move clients if needed

** CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:**

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during apprenticeship program.

Additional Information

Do you aspire to make a difference in people's lives daily and have an interest in starting a career in healthcare? If you answered yes, the Henry Ford Health Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program might be the perfect opportunity for you! The Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship Program includes a 3-week CNA course paid for by Henry Ford Health, a 1-week Henry Ford Health training prior to reporting to your unit and requires a 1-year commitment to working full-time (36hrs per week, every other weekend and every other holiday) as a Nurse Assistant Apprentice at Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital in Detroit. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, apply today!