Nurse Assistant Apprentice-Nephrology

Job Description

About the Department

The Inpatient Nephrology Unit, a 34-bed unit, treats kidney diseases from acute to end stage renal disease. The patient population is complex and has multiple conditions that keep staff challenged and sharpens their critical thinking skills. The team gains a wide range of experience in kidney diseases and kidney-related problems. It is a good unit to build a strong foundation in medical surgical nursing.

Role Overview

As a Nurse Assistant Apprentice, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and licensed clinicians. Your contributions ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of patients while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment. This role is essential in delivering compassionate care and supporting the healthcare team in achieving optimal patient outcomes.

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 You Will Do

• Assist in providing direct patient care to meet safety and comfort needs under RN supervision.
• Support the healthcare team in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations following established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Uphold Henry Ford Health System's Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

 

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, transfer, and move patients as needed.
• Completion of BLS Heart Saver Certification during the apprenticeship program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or customer service experience.
• Familiarity with healthcare settings and patient care protocols.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through hands-on learning, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work that makes a real difference in patient lives.

Join Our Team

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to start your journey as a Nurse Assistant Apprentice at Henry Ford Health.

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.