Registered Nurse - Observation Unit FT Midnights

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit on a full-time midnight shift in Michigan. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care with a patient-centered approach in a high-acuity environment.

Qualified candidates must have Michigan RN licensure, BLS certification, and an approved RN program. New grads welcomed; teamwork and prioritization are valued in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider certification (AHA) obtained within 3 months of hire date or as allowed.
• Graduate of an approved professional RN nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of delegated, interdependent, and independent nursing services.
• Apply nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain focus on the Seven Dimensions of Patient Care and Benner's Domains, emphasizing outcomes and cost-conscious care.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

RN license (Michigan Board of Nursing)

BLS Provider (AHA)

RN program graduate

Job description

Registered Nurse - Observation Unit FT Midnights

Full-time

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.

Observation is a 23 hour hold unit. 16 beds with ability to go up to 30 beds. 4:1 nurse patient ratio.

New Grads Welcomed. Preferred Candidates who focus on Team Work and being able to prioritize easily. This is a fast pace environment and continually changes.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Uses independent professional judgment, analytical skills, and the nursing process to provide a full range of delegated, interdependent, and independent nursing services to patients. Within the framework of the Seven Dimensions of Patient Care and Benner's Domains of Nursing Practice, demonstrates clinical competence; compassion and customer service orientation; focus on process and outcomes, and cost-consciousness when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Or Certified Instructor.
• Education: Requires a graduate of an approved professional (RN) nursing program.
• No additional preferences