Registered Nurse- Clinical Coordinator- IPD Nursing

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Registered Nurse - Clinical Coordinator to lead direct patient care on the IPD Nursing unit. You will coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers, while mentoring staff and ensuring high standards of patient safety and service.

The role emphasizes data-driven bed management, clinical judgment, and a commitment to quality. Michigan nursing license required; ACLS preferred; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong facilitative interpersonal skills.
• Michigan Nursing License.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred).
• ACLS certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead direct patient care with excellence—from admissions to discharges and transfers.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and decision-making to ensure patient safety.
• Drive quality and safety initiatives to improve patient rights and experience.
• Mentor and elevate unit staff through coaching on best practices.
• Coordinate bed management across inpatient units using data-driven decisions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

RN License (Michigan)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse- Clinical Coordinator- IPD Nursing

• 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.

What You Will Do

• Lead direct patient care with excellence – from welcoming patients during admissions to orchestrating seamless discharges and transfers. You'll master clinical skills like IVs and blood draws while setting the gold standard for your unit. This is where clinical expertise meets compassionate care.
• Be the clinical leader your team trusts – assess patient conditions with confidence, respond decisively to clinical emergencies, and demonstrate the clinical judgment that keeps patients safe. You're not just reacting; you're leading by example and building a culture of excellence.
• Drive quality and safety initiatives – identify and proactively address situations that could impact patient rights, safety, or experience. You'll champion solutions, prevent issues before they elevate, and continuously raise the bar for your unit's performance.
• Mentor and elevate your team – inspire patient care unit staff to reach their full potential by coaching them on clinical best practices, sharpening their critical thinking skills, and fostering exceptional customer service. You'll be the trusted mentor and advocate your team looks to for guidance and support.
• Optimize bed utilization strategically – coordinate bed management across inpatient hospital units with precision and foresight. You'll use data-driven decision-making to ensure efficient resource allocation while maintaining the highest standards of patient care—it's strategic thinking that directly impacts hospital operations.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong facilitative interpersonal skills.
• Michigan Nursing License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelorsdegree in Nursing.
• ACLS certification.