Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Progressive Care - Secure Unit

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide leadership in coordinating and delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to guide care and teaching for patients and families.

Ideal candidates will have graduation from an accredited nursing program and progress toward a BSN, with strong clinical knowledge and communication skills across the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in Michigan.
• Enrolled in BSN program within 3 years; complete BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities for effective nursing care.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in coordination and delivery of patient care.
• Utilize nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to guide care.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to health care team and families.
• Identify variances from patient goals and implement solutions.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Analytical abilities

Communication with patients and family

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BSN enrollment within 3 years of hire

BSN completion within 5 years of hire

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.

Job Description

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a 412 bed, Level II Trauma, Magnet designated organization situated in South Central Michigan, perfectly surrounded by lush golf courses and beautiful lakes, conveniently 40 minutes west of Ann Arbor, 40 minutes south of Lansing, and 40 minutes east of Battle Creek.

Join the Medical Surgical / Progressive Care - Secure Unit:

• Mixed acuity units with progressive care and medical/surgical care
• Skilled staff in sepsis and sepsis protocols
• Unit fun committee creating a family atmosphere with team engagement

The Registered Nurse 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 family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire
• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire
• 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

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence