Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Intermediate Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiac Stepdown Intermediate Care unit. You will provide leadership in coordinating high-quality patient care, using the nursing process to assess and plan, and collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include delegation, documentation, and proactive problem-solving to achieve patient goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Michigan nursing licensure and clinical competency.
• Strong communication with patients, families and the care team.
• Telemetry and critical-care knowledge applied to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in coordinating and delivering quality patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient information clearly to the health care team.
• Identify variances and participate in problem solving to meet goals.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Nursing leadership

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Intermediate Care

• Full-time

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.

About the Department

Cardiac Stepdown Intermediate Care

Join our 27-bed, high-paced Cardiac/Medical Stepdown unit, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population and have opportunities to grow your clinical skills. Our team is committed to high-quality patient care and values the voice of our nurses through a strong shared governance model.

In this role, you’ll care for patients with a variety of cardiac conditions, including heart failure, post-cardiac surgery, and those recovering from cardiac interventions. You’ll use your telemetry and critical-thinking skills to closely monitor patients, recognize changes in condition, and provide timely interventions. You’ll also partner with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and promote heart health.

Our leadership team values open communication, collaboration, and feedback, creating an environment where nurses are supported and encouraged to grow.

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, 7am - 730pm, every other weekend and rotating holidays

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.

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.

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