Assistant RN Manager

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Opportunity at Farmington Hills Hospital

Farmington Hills Hospital, recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the nation's high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions, has been serving the community since 1965. It also serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University.

Our 67-Bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) cares for a diverse adult patient population requiring an elevated level of monitoring and nursing expertise. Nurses on this unit develop strong critical-thinking skills while caring for patients across multiple specialties, making this an excellent environment for growth and skill advancement.

Patient populations and clinical experiences include:

• Adult Medicine, Surgical, Cardiac, Neurology, and GI patients
• Patients with ICDs, Permanent Pacemakers (PPMs), and Life Vests
• Postpericardial window, chest tubes, and PleurX catheters
• CIWA monitoring and management
• Neurologic patients, including NIHSS stroke scale assessments and Q2 neuro checks
• Ventilator patients with tracheostomies
• New or continuous, hemodynamically stable BiPAP patients
• CAPD patients with cardiac conditions requiring PCU level of care
• Insulin drips with Q1 glucose monitoring
• Pregnant patients requiring Progressive Care Unit level of monitoring

This broad scope of practice offers nurses the opportunity to sharpen advanced assessment skills while working closely with interprofessional teams.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• High-acuity
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities for skill development and specialty exposure
• A supportive environment that values nurse input and innovation

Who We're Looking For

• Passionate, patient-centered RNs
• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Interest in progressive care and complex patient populations
• Team players who value collaboration and continuous learning

Grow Your Career with Us

Whether you're building on your PCU experience or seeking a challenging, supportive environment to grow your clinical expertise, this unit offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impacton patients and on each other. Are you a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while still valuing teamwork, support, and meaningful leadership? Join our 67-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU), a dynamic unit where clinical excellence, compassion, and professional growth come together.

Scope of work

Under the direction of the nurse manager or other nursing leader, the assistant nurse manager has responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department and their effect on patient care in the department.

Qualifications

• Effective June 1, 2025, a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) Required.
• Two years of clinical experience Required.
• Participation in leadership activities (Unit, hospital, or system Shared Governance meetings, Precepting, Charge nurse role) Preferred.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name

Progressive Care Unit Cardiac 2S - Farmington Hills Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

9:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Days Worked

4 x 10, Sunday - Wednesday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends