Registered Nurse - Pediatric Acute Care Unit

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Pediatric Acute Care Unit in Detroit. The role emphasizes comprehensive pediatric care, family-centered approaches, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Requires BSN preferred and current Michigan RN licensure; BLS within 30 days of hire. The unit serves patients birth to 21 years in a 32-bed acute care setting.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date; American Heart Association/Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of pediatric patients and develops individualized nursing care plans.
• Administers medications, treatments, and interventions per physician orders and pediatric standards; documents accurately.
• Monitors patient condition, vital signs, and responds to changes by escalating as needed.
• Provides family-centered care and educates families using clear, age-appropriate language.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and advocate for patient rights.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Licensed by Michigan State Board of Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Acute Care Unit

• Part-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.

Shift: Contingent, varies based on needs of the department

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments of pediatric patients using age-appropriate techniques and develops individualized nursing care plans that address developmental, medical, and emotional needs.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions according to physician orders and evidence-based pediatric nursing standards, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.
• Monitors patient condition and vital signs; responds promptly to changes in clinical status by escalating concerns and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Provides family-centered care by involving parents and guardians in care planning, decision‑making, and patient education using clear, age-appropriate language.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and achieve established goals while advocating for patient rights and cultural values.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements and adheres to infection control and safety standards.

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. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Unit Description:

The Inpatient Pediatric Acute Care Unit is a 32-bed service designed to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients from birth through age 21 and into young adulthood. Services include general medical care, led by certified pediatric hospitalists and specialists, as well as surgical services such as general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, urology, neurosurgery, and ear, eye, nose, and throat procedures, among others. The unit offers a holistic, family-centered healing environment supported by an Activity Center led by certified Child Life Specialists. Pediatric support services include social work, discharge planning, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners, pediatric pharmacy and nutrition expertise, and pediatric specialty respiratory therapy.

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