Registered Nurse - Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7500

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit nurse at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital. The role involves caring for adult patients with high acuity, managing complex interventions, and providing total care with advanced respiratory support and sepsis management.

Responsibilities include leading patient care, applying the nursing process, documenting precisely, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Proficient clinical assessment and care planning.
• Ability to document accurately and communicate with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead with heart and expertise in coordinating high-quality patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; delegate and supervise as needed.
• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Problem-solve variances from patient goals and drive improvements.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team communication

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR documentation

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. 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.

Job Description

The Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit is a 29-bed unit caring for adult patients across a wide range of ages and medical diagnoses. Patients typically have a higher acuity level than those on a medical-surgical unit and may require advanced stepdown interventions, including:

• Cardiac drips
• DKA management
• CIWA precautions
• Advanced respiratory support, including BiPAP and heated high-flow oxygen
• Enhanced sepsis interventions
• Complex wound management
• Total care for high acuity patients

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with heart and expertise – Take charge in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care that makes a real difference in our patients' lives.
• Master the nursing process – Put your clinical skills to work! Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with confidence. Delegate and supervise like a pro and document everything with precision while educating patients and families along the way.
• Be a communication champion – Keep the healthcare team in the loop by sharing pertinent patient and family information clearly and effectively. Great teamwork starts with great communication!
• Problem-solve with purpose – Jump into action when variances from patient goals pop up. Collaborate with your team to find creative solutions and drive their implementation forward. You're not just reacting—you're making things better!

SCHEDULE:

(3) - 12 Hour Shifts, 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and rotating holidays. Full time benefit eligible.

SIGN ON BONUS:

$7500.00

LOCATION:

Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

Qualifications

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.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

Additional Information

Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

Compassionate Care. Advanced Medicine. Community-Focused.

Located in Southfield, Michigan, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a comprehensive acute care and teaching hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. As part of Henry Ford Health, the hospital integrates advanced clinical services with medical education, research, and community engagement to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of the Metro Detroit community.