RN - Coordinator- IPD Nursing- 40 hours- nights

Henry Ford Health; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Clinical Support Nurse for the HFWRH 6E Cardiovascular Unit. This role involves providing clinical support, assisting with patient care, and coaching staff in critical customer service skills.

The ideal candidate will have two to three years of acute care nursing experience and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred. This is a night job with physical demands involving extensive walking and lifting.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Requires physical stamina for extensive walking and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support at the unit level.
• Assist with direct patient care and assessments.
• Coach patient care unit staff in clinical practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitative interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Requires Michigan Nursing License

Tools

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Job description

General Summary

Under the direction of the Director or Manager of Unit, provides clinical support at the unit level including but not limited to: assisting with direct patient care as necessary, assisting with patient throughout hospital stay (admissions, discharges, transfers), assessing patient condition, completing clinical tasks (IVs, blood draws, etc.), responding to all clinical emergency situations and recognizing, resolving, and reporting immediate situations that jeopardize patient rights, safety and/or customer service. Coaches patient care unit staff in clinical practice, critical thinking and customer service skill development. Coordinates bed utilization within inpatient hospital patient care units.

Experience and Education

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Requires two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills, strong facilitative interpersonal skills, and excellent problem solving skills.
• Requires Michigan Nursing License.
• ACLS preferred but not required. Health care provider certification (BCLS) required.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive walking, standing, lifting, pushing, and the like may be necessary.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a patient care environment with possible exposure to communicable disease or unpleasant patient care tasks.
• Occasional exposure to disgruntled/unsatisfied patients and/or their families.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department: HFWRH 6E Cardiovascular Unit
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable