Registered Nurse Unit Educator Elective Surgery

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a dedicated RN with a BSN to join a fast-paced post-surgical unit in Detroit. The role focuses on education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice within a collaborative team.

The position is full-time, benefit-eligible, with night shifts and a rotating weekend schedule. Michigan licensure and BLS within 30 days are required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Michigan RN licensure required.
• Equivalent of four years clinical experience with defined patient population preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership, good communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements educational and quality improvement initiatives on the nursing unit.
• Demonstrates clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Maintains adherence to nursing care standards and job description requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Patient education

Self-direction

Initiative

Education

BSN

BLS Provider Certification

Michigan RN Licensure

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Schedule: 36 hours weekly, Night shift 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating every other weekend and observed holiday

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Development Educators, develops and implements educational and quality improvement initiatives on the nursing unit. Demonstrates clinical excellence through evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement, and integration of current nursing knowledge. Maintains adherence to all nursing care standards and job description requirements.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Current Michigan RN licensure required. Equivalent of four years clinical experience with defined patient population preferred. Demonstrates interest and ability to teach patients, families and co-workers. Demonstrates leadership, good communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility, self-directiveness and initiative required. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Additional Information

Unit Description:

Our unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity post-surgical environment dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We specialize in providing care for a diverse range of post-surgical patient procedures, including general surgery, urological, vascular, colorectal, and gynecological surgeries. In addition, we are proud to support specialized bariatric surgical procedures and manage complex therapies such as epidurals, tracheostomies, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), chest tubes, and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA's), while also serving as a surgical trauma overflow unit.

As a closed unit, we foster a strong sense of teamwork, consistency, and collaboration among our staff, creating a supportive and cohesive work environment. Our scheduling model includes every third weekend, promoting a balanced and predictable work-life schedule. We are proud of our high nurse retention rate, reflecting a positive workplace culture where staff feel valued and supported.

Our team is composed of dynamic, highly skilled nurses who thrive in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. We are committed to excellence in clinical practice and continuous learning, which is reflected in our consistently strong patient satisfaction scores and the quality of care we deliver. What sets our unit apart is our holistic approach—we care for the whole person, addressing not only physical recovery but also emotional and spiritual well-being. Our nurses build meaningful connections with patients and families, fostering trust, compassion, and healing in every interaction.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment where your skills will be valued and your growth supported, our unit offers the opportunity to be part of a passionate team making a real difference every day.