Unit Educator-South Street (Observation)-40 Hours-Variable Shift

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an experienced educator to plan, implement, and evaluate educational and quality improvement activities on a nursing unit. You will role-model excellence in patient care and lead initiatives that integrate new nursing knowledge into practice.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, current Michigan RN licensure, and a track record of teaching patients, families, and co-workers. Strong leadership, communication, problem solving, and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit.
• Role-models excellence in patient care through clinical practice and quality improvement.
• Adheres to standards of nursing care and job description.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Teaching/education

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSN

Michigan RN licensure

BCLS certification

Four years clinical experience (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Development Educators, plans, implements and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit.
• Role-models excellence in patient care through clinical practice, continuous quality improvement and integration of new nursing knowledge into practice.
• Adheres to all standards of nursing care and standards within the job description.

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 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.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS) required.

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.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS) required.