Nurse Manager-Oncology Research

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health, headquartered in Detroit, seeks a clinician-lead role focusing on clinical research operations and service quality. Leadership responsibilities span coordinating nursing teams with physicians and executives to implement innovative patient care models.

The position emphasizes daily operational excellence (about 80%) and strategic planning (about 20%), with opportunities to influence school-style collaboration across departments and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Nursing or health care-related field required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience leading a project or team.
• Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Focus on clinical research operations under senior leadership.
• Provide clinical leadership and collaborate with nursing, care teams and leadership.
• Represent the department on internal/external committees and community initiatives.
• Balance approximately 80% daily operations with 20% strategic activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health care field

Master's Degree in Nursing/Health Administration or equivalent

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the leadership of a Vice President, Director, Group Practice Director and/or Physician Leadership, the individual in this position focuses on activities associated with clinical research operations. Provides clinical leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the health care team, and leadership to assure quality patient care provided in accordance with departmental, Henry Ford Medical Group and health system policies and procedures. Facilitates implementation of innovative patient care delivery models
and a collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services. May represent the Department, Specialty, and/or Business Unit on various internal and external committees and within the community. This position will focus approximately 80% on daily operations and 20% strategy.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Nursing or a health care-related field required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience leading a project or team. Research experience and leadership experience preferred.
• Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Skilled in organizational attributes.
• Ability to communicate in writing and orally to support, direct, and work with employees, leadership, physicians, and various external audiences.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets knowledge.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Successful completion of Henry Ford Medical Group Pharmacology test.
• Current BLS required.