Clinical Coordinator, Registered Nurse - Stepdown Intermediate Care

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI is seeking a Clinical Coordinator, Registered Nurse for the Stepdown Intermediate Care unit (6E). You will provide essential clinical support, assist with direct patient care, coordinate bed utilization, and mentor staff to uphold safety and quality.

Shifts are 12-hour nights (7pm–7:30am) with weekends and holidays potentially required; located at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong facilitative interpersonal skills.
• Michigan Nursing License.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).
• ACLS certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and clinical tasks such as IVs and blood draws.
• Assess patient conditions and respond to clinical emergency situations.
• Recognize, resolve, and report situations that jeopardize patient rights, safety, or customer service.
• Coach patient care unit staff in clinical practice, critical thinking, and customer service skill development.
• Coordinate bed utilization within inpatient hospital patient care units.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Michigan Nursing License

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Job description

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.

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator, Registered Nurse - Stepdown Intermediate Care

About the Department

Stepdown Intermediate Care (6E) is a 29-bed stepdown unit providing care to adult patients with a variety of medical diagnoses and higher acuity needs than a traditional medical-surgical unit. With a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1, the team delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care while managing complex conditions and specialized interventions.

Nurses on 6E have the opportunity to strengthen their clinical skills and expand their knowledge while caring for patients who may require:

• Cardiac drips and close monitoring
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) management
• CIWA precautions and withdrawal management
• Advanced respiratory support, including BiPAP and heated high-flow oxygen
• Enhanced sepsis monitoring and interventions
• Complex wound management
• Comprehensive care for patients with a range of medical needs

Role Overview

As a Clinical Coordinator, Registered Nurse, you will provide essential clinical support at the unit level, ensuring seamless patient care from admission to discharge. You will assist with direct patient care, coordinate bed utilization, and coach staff in clinical practice and customer service. Your role is critical in maintaining high standards of patient safety, rights, and satisfaction while supporting the nursing team in delivering exceptional care.

SCHEDULE: (3) - 12 Hour Shifts, 7pm - 730am, weekends and holidays may be required

LOCATION: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

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 with direct patient care, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and clinical tasks such as IVs and blood draws.
• Assess patient conditions and respond to clinical emergency situations.
• Recognize, resolve, and report situations that jeopardize patient rights, safety, or customer service.
• Coach patient care unit staff in clinical practice, critical thinking, and customer service skill development.
• Coordinate bed utilization within inpatient hospital patient care units.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong facilitative interpersonal skills.
• Michigan Nursing License.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• ACLS certification.

Additional Information

Join a collaborative team where you can grow your clinical expertise, care for diverse patient populations, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.