Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full-time nights

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield is seeking an RN to join the Clinical Decision Unit on the full-time night shift. You will lead care coordination, perform rapid assessments, and collaborate with physicians to support timely patient disposition.

The role emphasizes teaching patients and families and ensuring accurate documentation. The ideal candidate has a BSN (preferred) and Michigan RN licensure, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills to maintain high-quality patient care in a

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Current Michigan RN licensure required.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead in coordinating and delivering quality patient care in the Clinical Decision Unit.
• Perform rapid patient assessments and use evidence-based triage protocols.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans.
• Document care and updates in the electronic health record with accuracy.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

General Summary: RN Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit

Henry Ford Providence Southfield, Full Time Nights

Sign on bonus eligible, up to $7,500 for FT Nights

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 families. Effectively communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performs rapid patient assessments utilizing evidence-based triage protocols and collaborates with physicians and advanced practice providers to facilitate timely clinical decision‑making and appropriate patient disposition
• Monitors vital signs and patient responses to interventions, develops individualized care plans aligned with Clinical Decision Unit protocols, and documents clinical changes with accuracy
• Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions while maintaining accurate electronic health record documentation to support continuity of care
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical judgment in fast‑paced environments while maintaining patient safety and quality standards

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. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing. Health care provider certification

Additional Information

Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital is a 277‑bed facility offering advanced specialty care spanning
cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, orthopedics, women’s services, and more, including treatment at its
comprehensive stroke center and Level II trauma center. The hospital provides leading‑edge treatments and
technologies to address the diverse healthcare needs of the local community.