Unit Educator - Cardiovascular ICU

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a registered nurse with a BSN to join a dynamic education-focused team. You will partner with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators to plan, implement, and evaluate innovative educational initiatives and quality improvement projects that elevate patient outcomes.

In this role, you will help define best practices, serve as a clinical role model, and drive continuous learning while collaborating with hospital staff

Qualifications

• BSN completed from an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure in good standing.
• Strong clinical knowledge and analytic ability to develop care plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational initiatives.
• Drive quality improvement projects to improve patient outcomes.
• Define best practices and act as a clinical role model.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

• BSN required
• 2 years RN experience in a large acute care hospital
• Day shift

GENERAL SUMMARY

Do you have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel?

Join a dynamic nursing team where your passion for patient care and professional growth truly makes an impact. In partnership with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators, you will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of innovative educational initiatives and quality improvement projects that elevate patient outcomes.

In this role, you won’t just follow best practices—you’ll help define them. Serve as a clinical role model, demonstrating excellence in patient care while championing continuous improvement and integrating the latest nursing knowledge into everyday practice. Your leadership will inspire others, foster a culture of learning, and drive meaningful change on the unit.

If you are committed to high standards, collaborative practice, and advancing the future of nursing care, this is your opportunity to shine.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSN required.
• 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.