Registered Nurse - Transplant Nephrology Unit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Transplant Nephrology Unit on a 36-hour per week schedule with day shifts. The unit specializes in nephrology and kidney transplant recovery, offering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

BSN preferred; current Michigan RN licensure and BLS within 30 days of hire are required, with AHA/Red Cross accepted. Join a dedicated team delivering compassionate care and advancing outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in coordinating and delivering quality patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and document care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and the health care team.
• Assist in resolving variances from patient goals and ensure solutions are implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing process

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Transplant Nephrology Unit

• 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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Schedule: 36 hours per week, Day Shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating every other weekend and

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.

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

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s Transplant unit is a 21-bed unit specializing in nephrology, and kidney transplant recovery. We are proud to provide critical care to our patients throughout their stay (an average of four days), in partnership with our Dialysis team. As a medical surgical designated unit, we welcome Registered Nurses of all education and experience levels, and will ensure that you are trained to be successful. Come join our team!