Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit - Observation

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Observation / CDU team on a night shift. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality patient care across ambulatory and ED-adjacent settings, with a 36-hour weekly schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and every-other weekend.

You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with physicians, RNs, and patient care technicians to meet patient goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Healthcare provider certification (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Facilitate effective communication within the healthcare team to meet patient goals.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS Certification

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

General Summary

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500

Schedule: 36 hours per week, Night Shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating every other weekend and observed holiday

About the Department

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s Observation / Clinical Decision Unit is a 28-bed unit specializing in ambulatory patients (ie/ chest pain, TIA, abdominal pain, home falls, etc.). As an extension of the Emergency Department, we do periodically have our staff float between Emergency and Observation as needed. We are a group of team-oriented Physicians (stationed in the department!), Registered Nurses, and Patient Care Technicians. We welcome candidates of all educational backgrounds and experiences and ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment.

Role Overview

As a Registered Nurse, you will lead in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care. You'll utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring patients and families receive the support they need. Your role is vital in fostering effective communication within the healthcare team and driving solutions to meet patient goals.

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.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BLS).

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.