RN Clinical Unit Leader - Maternal Child Administration - Full Time - Nights

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is hiring an RN Clinical Unit Leader for the Maternal Child Administration. This full-time night role requires strong leadership in a clinical setting, guiding staff in patient care and operations.

The position mandates a Bachelor’s in Nursing, previous leadership experience, and a minimum of three years in acute care. Join us in fostering a culture of nursing excellence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in an acute care environment.
• Previous experience in a leadership role is required.
• BLS certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Function as shift supervisor and clinical liaison.
• Assist in hiring, orientation, and performance evaluation.
• Participate in planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical assessment skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Advanced nursing processes

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing

Professional Certifications

Job description

RN Clinical Unit Leader – Maternal Child Administration – Full Time – Nights

Schedule: 3-12 Hour Shifts from 6pm-6:30am; Weekend and holiday requirement

Location: Henry Ford Jackson

Preferred Experience: Experience in post‑partum, labor and delivery, nursery or pediatrics, along with leadership experience.

General Summary

The Clinical Unit Leader (CUL) works under general supervision from the unit manager and/or director and follows the policies and guidelines established within the organization and the unit. The CUL’s priority is to function as shift supervisor and clinical liaison with staff, physicians, and management, providing continuity of leadership day to day. The CUL, in conjunction with the unit manager, acts as a supervisor, role model, mentor, coach, and resource person to staff to ensure that all unit standards are maintained and a team‑oriented work environment is preserved. The CUL is involved in attracting, developing, maintaining, and retaining qualified staff members. Duties include assisting with hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, problem solving, employee counseling and corrective action, staff staffing, assignment, direction, and payroll. The CUL also serves as a contact for internal and external customers and is responsible for creating an environment that fosters positive customer service, meets all quality and accreditation standards, and implements and monitors new processes.

Clinical Practice

Rotate to the off shifts as determined by staffing needs and the nurse manager to provide clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching, and evaluation of staff.

Management of Clinical Area

Participate in the development and implementation of unit or area goals and objectives. Identify and plan for staffing consistent with the needs of the patient population and budgetary requirements. Participate in planning and problem‑solving of daily unit/area operations, prioritizing patient services and urgent and emergent care.

QA and Research

Participate in planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit quality metrics and quality improvement activities. Promote the integration of research findings into clinical practice by unit nursing staff. Promote staff involvement in evidence‑based practice and clinical research, as applicable.

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

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or Associate’s Degree of Science in Nursing with the expectation of obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing within five (5) years.
• Previous experience in a leadership role (Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, etc).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an acute care environment.
• Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence.
• Ability to problem‑solve, effective verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills necessary for effective leadership of the patient care team.
• Strong nursing processes, critical thinking, and advanced assessment skills required.
• Knowledge about and experience in the department population served.

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Valid BLS certifications.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Maternal Child Nursing Admin
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

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 functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidavit

Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.