Clinical Nurse Manager

Corewell Health; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health's Wayne Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead a designated unit on days, 40 hours weekly, with a focus on clinical excellence and staff development. As a nurse leader, you will oversee patient care teams, ensure regulatory compliance, drive quality outcomes, and partner with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to foster a culture of safety and engagement.

The role reports to the Director of Nursing and requires a BSN, MI RN license, ACLS/BLS, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• One year of formal nursing leadership experience (external candidates).
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage designated patient care units with 24-hour accountability.
• Ensure safe, effective delivery of patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Foster staff engagement, recruitment, retention, and professional development.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality outcomes.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical nursing

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

BSN

MSN (Preferred)

Job description

About Wayne Hospital

Recognized by the US News & World Report as a high-performing facility in congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, and maternal services. It has been serving the community since 1957 and has a long-standing partnership with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help handle a variety of health and communicable disease concerns.

Nurse Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated nurse leader who is clinically strong, operationally savvy, and passionate about building engaged, high-performing teams. This leadership role provides the opportunity to influence day-to-day operations while shaping long-term culture, quality outcomes, and staff development.

If you are a nurse leader who values clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaboration—and who wants to influence positive change—this is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

Scope of work

The Clinical Nurse Manager is an experienced leader responsible for the overall management of assigned units and services. This role provides leadership and oversight of patient care staff to support a culture of excellence in clinical practice, staff engagement, recruitment and retention, and strong clinical and operational outcomes.

The Nurse Manager ensures the safe and effective delivery of patient care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards, as well as organizational policies and procedures. Serving as a key advocate for safety and retention, the Nurse Manager leverages data, technology, and evidence-based practices to drive decision-making and proactively mitigate risk.

This role fosters a desirable and supportive work environment that enables staff and the organization to meet or exceed strategic goals. The Nurse Manager models effective communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners. Role-specific responsibilities and competencies align with the organization’s Professional Practice Model.

The position reports to the Director of Nursing or above.

Areas Of Responsibility

Under general direction, the Clinical Nurse Manager maintains 24-hour accountability for leadership and management of a designated patient care unit. Responsibilities include promoting high-quality nursing care, cost-effective resource utilization, staff professional development, and a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) license
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• One year of formal nursing leadership experience (external candidates)

Preferred

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Two years of demonstrated informal leadership experience for internal candidates, which may include roles such as Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, or participation in Shared Governance Councils

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Job Details

• Primary Location: SITE - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - Wayne
• Department Name: Pre Post Recovery - Wayne Hosp
• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• Hours of Work: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Days Worked: Monday - Friday
• Weekend Frequency: On-call weekends

Safety & Compliance

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.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

EEO Statement

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.