Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit at the Southfield location. The role focuses on leadership in coordinating high-quality, compassionate patient care after procedures or acute cardiothoracic events.

You will use the nursing process to assess and plan care, while communicating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. A BSN is preferred with Michigan licensure and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and their families.
• Effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Nursing leadership

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

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

About the Department

Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit is a 21-bed step-down unit specializing in the care of cardiology and thoracic patients following procedural or surgical interventions, as well as acute episodes related to their condition. The unit provides a higher level of monitoring and care, including management of multiple titratable drips and inotropes, chest tubes, pain pumps, BiPAP, and various other devices and medications.

Our team supports patients as they begin their rehabilitation journey while helping them learn to manage their chronic conditions through comprehensive education and individualized care.

Role Overview

As a Registered Nurse at Henry Ford Health, you will provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care. You'll utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, while effectively communicating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Your role is critical in ensuring patient goals are met and solutions are implemented when variances occur.

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

• Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and their families.
• Effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

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

SIGN ON BONUS: $7500.00

LOCATION: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative, mission-driven work and continuous learning opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while advancing your professional journey.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

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).