Team Lead Registered Nurse- Surgical Services CVOR

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

Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Schedule: 40 hours per week; 6:30a-5pm; No weekends or holidays.

Unit Overview:

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) within Surgical Services at Henry Ford Jackson is a specialized, high-acuity surgical environment focused on the care of cardiac and vascular patients in a Level II Trauma setting. The team supports a wide range of complex procedures, including open vascular, endovascular, CABG, and valve surgeries, operating under a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. CVOR nurses function primarily as circulating nurses, coordinating all aspects of patient care during procedures—maintaining the sterile field, supporting the surgical and anesthesia teams, monitoring patient status, and ensuring readiness of equipment and supplies in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

The department is a close-knit team of approximately 12 members who operate with a strong sense of collaboration and mutual support, creating a “family-like” culture where teamwork, anticipation, and accountability are essential. Staff receive a structured 3–6-month orientation tailored to their experience level. This unit is ideal for experienced nurses seeking advanced surgical expertise in a highly specialized field while working in a supportive, team-driven environment.

Provides clinical leadership in the coordination and delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care in the cardiovascular operating room environment. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document comprehensive care and patient/family education. Communicates pertinent clinical information effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and actively participates in identifying and implementing solutions to optimize patient outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Team Lead RN-OR Specialty Services, you will coordinate and oversee the activities of the operating room staff, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional patient care. You will act as a liaison between surgeons, staff, and management, providing guidance and resolving issues related to procedures and surgeon preferences. Your leadership will be vital in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our surgical services.

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

• Coordinate daily operational needs by setting priorities and addressing staffing requirements.
• Serve as a resource for questions and issues related to procedures and surgeon preferences.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members, contributing to performance reviews and employment decisions.
• Act as a liaison between surgeons, operating room staff, and management to ensure smooth communication and operations.
• Participate in clinical nursing roles as needed, including direct care and charge nurse responsibilities.

What You Will Need

Required

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) must be willing to enroll in an accredited BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of start date.
• Two to three (2-3) years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
• Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a registered nurse.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS) required.
• Candidates must possess at least one year of recent Operating Room experience working on a cardiovascular team.

Preferred

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Member of AORN organization preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with Henry Ford Health.