Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is seeking a Nurse Leader for the Cardiovascular ICU. The 13-bed unit focuses on cardiology and cardiothoracic care, including ECMO and invasive devices, requiring strong hemodynamic monitoring and post-surgical support.

You will coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care, delegate and supervise, document thoroughly, and empower patients and families. BSN preferred; Michigan RN license; BCLS; 12-hour night shifts; sign-on bonus $7,500.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care.
• Uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team.
• Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Critical care

Care planning & delegation

Effective communication

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Job Description

Cardiovascular ICU is a 13-bed unit that focuses on the advanced care of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical patients who have experienced procedural and post-surgical intervention. This unit requires a strong knowledge base of hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive pressor support, invasive cardiac and lung assistive devices and the beginning steps of rehabilitating a cardiac patient. We also manage the care of ECMO patients who require extensive support for cardiac and/or lung disease/trauma.

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional, compassionate patient care that makes a real difference! You'll be the coordinator and champion of quality care, using your nursing expertise to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs. Delegate and supervise care with confidence, document like a pro, and empower patients and families with the knowledge they need to thrive.

Keep the communication flowing—you'll be the vital link between patients, families, and the entire healthcare team, ensuring everyone's on the same page. When things don't go according to plan, you'll jump into problem-solving mode, identify creative solutions, and champion their implementation to get patients back on track toward their goals.

This is where your clinical skills shine and your compassion make an impact every single shift!

_ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:_

• Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care.
• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team.
• Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

SCHEDULE: ( 3) - 12 Hour Shifts, 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and rotating holidays

SIGN ON BONUS: $7500.00

LOCATION: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• BSN preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

_ PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:_

• Prefer one year of critical care experience, ICU or ER

Additional Information

The dynamic Cardiac ICU team serves the poor and vulnerable within our local community with an emphasis on compassionate, holistic care. We pride ourselves on the teamwork that our unit encompasses to care for these critical patients.