Assistant RN Manager

Spectrum Health; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Farmington Hills Hospital seeks an assistant nurse manager to lead the Progressive Care Unit for adult medicine and specialties. You’ll work under nursing leadership to uphold hospital philosophy and patient-care standards while guiding staff through night shifts in a demanding, high-acuity setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and ongoing professional growth within a supportive team focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) is required/expected by June 1, 2025.
• Two years of clinical experience is required or preferred.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• BLS (American Heart Association) or ARC Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of nursing leadership, ensure effective implementation of hospital and nursing department policies and patient care standards on the unit.
• Provide unit-level leadership during shifts, coordinate staffing, and mentor junior staff to promote high-quality care.

Skills

Critical-thinking

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Leadership interest

Education

BSN

MI RN License

Job description

About Farmington Hills Hospital

Recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the nation’s high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet-designed hospital for nursing excellence. This hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma center, serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University.

About the Unit

We are a 67-Bed Progressive Care Unit Adult Medicine & Specialties.

Our Progressive Care Unit cares for a diverse adult patient population requiring an elevated level of monitoring and nursing expertise. Nurses on this unit develop strong critical-thinking skills while caring for patients across multiple specialties, making this an excellent environment for growth and skill advancement.

Patient populations and clinical experiences include:

• Adult Medicine, Surgical, Cardiac, Neurology, and GI patients
• Patients with ICDs, Permanent Pacemakers (PPMs), and Life Vests
• Post–pericardial window, chest tubes, and PleurX catheters
• CIWA monitoring and management
• Neurologic patients, including NIHSS stroke scale assessments and Q2 neuro checks
• Ventilator patients with tracheostomies
• New or continuous, hemodynamically stable BiPAP patients
• CAPD patients with cardiac conditions requiring PCU level of care
• Insulin drips with Q1 glucose monitoring
• Pregnant patients requiring Progressive Care Unit level of monitoring

This broad scope of practice offers nurses the opportunity to sharpen advanced assessment skills while working closely with interprofessional teams.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• High-acuity
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities for skill development and specialty exposure
• A supportive environment that values nurse input and innovation

Who We’re Looking For

• Passionate, patient-centered RNs
• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Interest in progressive care and complex patient populations
• Team players who value collaboration and continuous learning

Scope of work

Under the direction of the nurse manager or other nursing leader, the assistant nurse manager has responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department and their effect on patient care in the department.

Qualifications

• Effective June 1, 2025, a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
• Two years of clinical experience
• Participation in leadership activities (Unit, hospital, or system Shared Governance meetings, Precepting, Charge nurse role) – Preferred
• MI Registered Nurse (RN)
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS)

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Primary Location

SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• Hours of Work: 9:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
• Days Worked: 4 x 10, Sunday - Wednesday
• Weekend Frequency: On-call weekends

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.