Nurse Supervisor - Emergency Department

Henry Ford Health; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Hospital – Sterling Heights seeks an Emergency Department Nurse Supervisor to lead a fast-paced ED with a strong focus on staff engagement and operational excellence. The role is approximately 80% administrative and 20% clinical, overseeing staffing, scheduling, and team coaching while maintaining direct patient care connections.

The Nurse Supervisor partners with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure high-quality outcomes, manages Kronos timekeeping, recruitment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Current license to practice in Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS certification current.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Kronos familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line management and clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process.
• Delegate, supervise, and document patient care and education for patients and families.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and physician leaders to promote a high-quality practice environment.
• Participate in departmental planning, operations, and budget development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff scheduling

Clinical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Current RN license in Michigan

BLS/ACLS certification

Job 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

Schedule Requirements: This position works four 10-hour afternoon shifts, typically from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekend coverage required as needed to support departmental staffing needs.

Henry Ford Hospital – Sterling Heights

Join a collaborative Emergency Department leadership team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The Emergency Department Nurse Supervisor plays a key role in supporting daily operations, staff engagement, and departmental performance. This position is approximately 80% administrative and 20% clinical, providing the opportunity to lead teams while maintaining a connection to patient care.

The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing staffing and scheduling, managing Kronos timekeeping, leading staff meetings and daily huddles, supporting recruitment and interviewing efforts, and providing coaching and guidance to team members. The role partners closely with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure operational excellence, staff accountability, and high-quality patient outcomes while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing leader who enjoys developing teams, driving engagement, and supporting the delivery of outstanding emergency care.

What You Will Do

• Provide first-line management and clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Delegate, supervise, and document patient care and education for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and physician leaders to promote a high-quality practice environment.
• Participate in departmental planning, operations, and budget development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Successful completion of Henry Ford Hospital Pharmacology test.
• Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification.
• Two to three years of nursing experience in a clinical environment.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced Emergency Department RN.