Unit Educator- Surgical Services

Henry Ford Health; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Warren, MI is seeking a Unit Educator to plan, implement, and evaluate educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit. You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators to support growth and development of patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications include a BSN and current Michigan RN licensure; four years of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Michigan RN licensure required.
• Equivalent of four years clinical experience with a defined patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit.
• Role-model excellence in patient care through clinical practice and integration of new nursing knowledge.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators to enhance patient care.
• Teach patients, families, and co-workers to promote health and wellness.
• Adhere to all standards of nursing care and job description requirements.

Education

BSN

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

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:30am-3pm. No weekend or Holiday requirements.

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Warren campus, serving Macomb County's largest city. Centrally located along the Van Dyke corridor with easy access to Detroit and I-696, our Warren campus offers a tight-knit community and a convenient commute for team members across the northern suburbs and beyond. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic nursing unit committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering continuous quality improvement.

Role Overview

As a Unit Educator, you will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit. You'll collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators to ensure excellence in patient care. Your expertise will directly support the growth and development of patients, families, and co-workers, making a meaningful impact on our healthcare community.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit.
• Role-model excellence in patient care through clinical practice and integration of new nursing knowledge.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators to enhance patient care.
• Teach patients, families, and co-workers to promote health and wellness.
• Adhere to all standards of nursing care and job description requirements.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Michigan RN licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent of four years clinical experience with a defined patient population

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to engage in mission-driven work. We prioritize continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to make a lasting impact in healthcare.