Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health's Emergency Department, a Level II Trauma Center, provides fast-paced, high-acuity care across Michigan. The RN role leads coordination and delivery of compassionate care, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcomes while communicating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

We offer a collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, respect, and patient safety, with opportunities to participate in shared governance and

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to plan and implement nursing care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN preferred

Job 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

About the Department

Our Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma Center serving a diverse and high-acuity patient population. Our team manages a fast-paced environment with a broad range of emergency conditions, including trauma, medical emergencies, behavioral health, and complex patients requiring rapid assessment and intervention.

Schedule

(3) - 12 Hour Shifts, 7am - 730pm, every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Location

Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

Team Culture

We are committed to creating a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, and patient safety. We value nurses who support one another, communicate effectively, and are willing to step in to help their colleagues when the department is busy. Leadership maintains an open-door approach and encourages staff to share ideas, identify safety concerns, and participate in improving department processes.

We recognize staff contributions through peer recognition, leadership rounding, and opportunities to participate in shared governance and department improvement initiatives.

Role Overview

As a Registered Nurse, 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 vital 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 coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You'll have access to learning opportunities that empower you to excel in your role and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

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.