Registered Nurse RN - Surgical Services OR– Full-time – Jackson

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital's Surgical Services OR team is a dynamic, 12-room environment where RN circulators coordinate care for a diverse surgical population, from elective to trauma cases. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and strong collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia staff.

Nurses benefit from a structured orientation, ongoing professional development, and a culture that supports growth within multiple surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred as a degree requirement.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is mandatory.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services and communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care in the OR setting.
• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) for care, delegation, supervision and teaching.
• Effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, CRNAs, residents and surgical technologists to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Unit Overview

The Surgical Services Operating Room at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a dynamic, team-focused environment featuring 12 operating rooms, including specialized cardiac, vascular hybrid, and urology suites. Nurses in this department provide care for a diverse patient population ranging from elective surgical cases to trauma and organ donation procedures. With a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, RN circulators play a critical role in coordinating patient care, maintaining patient safety, supporting sterile technique, and collaborating closely with surgeons, CRNAs, residents, and surgical technologists throughout each procedure.

What truly sets our team apart is our culture of support, teamwork, and professional growth. Every case is a collaborative effort, and nurses are surrounded by experienced colleagues who are committed to helping one another succeed. Whether you're an experienced OR nurse or bring previous OR tech, anesthesia tech, or scrub experience, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills across multiple surgical specialties while benefiting from a structured orientation and strong team support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, anticipation, and teamwork, you\'ll find a rewarding career and a welcoming home in our Operating Room.

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.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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.
• If ADN, must be willing to enroll in an accredited BSN program within 3 years of start date, obtain your BSN within 5 years of start date.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Surgical Services-Or
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable