Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Plymouth, MI seeks an experienced RN to provide clinical leadership in the Emergency Department. The role involves coordinating and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ED/ICU setting, with weekend and holiday requirements and 11:00 am–11:30 pm shifts.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing care, delegation, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. BSN preferred, MI RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• BSN is preferred.
• Active RN licensure in Michigan is required or pending licensure in-state.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement individualized nursing care for ED/ICU patients.
• Communicate patient and family information clearly to the interdisciplinary team.
• Delegate and supervise nursing tasks to support staff while ensuring accountability for outcomes.
• Document assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment accurately and timely.
• Identify variances from care goals and develop effective solutions with the team.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment with compassion and respect.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Schedule: 3-12 Hour Shifts from 11am-11:30pm; Weekend and holiday requirement

Location: Henry Ford Medical Center-Plymouth

Address: 40777 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

Provides clinical leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document comprehensive care and patient education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement individualized nursing care for patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions, utilizing evidence-based clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information clearly and effectively to interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care delivery
• Delegate and supervise nursing tasks and patient care activities to support staff while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Identify variances from established patient care goals and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement effective solutions
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and compliance
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while demonstrating compassion and respect for patients and families during vulnerable moments

Qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Minimum 1+ years of clinical RN experience in an Emergency Department or ICU setting preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to develop and implement effective nursing care plans
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Proficiency in nursing process methodology: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Ability to delegate, supervise, and document patient care and education
• Problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to identify and implement solutions for patient care variances