Registered Nurse Manager - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Special Care Nursery

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.

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Job Description

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Schedule: Day Shift

Henry Ford St. John Hospital is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Henry Ford St. John Hospital is a destination for specialty care including heart, cancer, stroke care, and orthopedics. Our OB-GYN maternity care teams deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies. Henry Ford St. John Children's Hospital provides comprehensive pediatric emergency, inpatient, intensive care, surgical, neonatal and several specialty care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. We offer a range of procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Nursing Manager is a Registered Nurse who is accountable for leading, managing, developing, supervising, and evaluating all aspects of patient care. Manages and collaborates relationships with leadership members, physicians, for the care of responsible patient populations. Assures professional, clinical, and educational excellence in the provision of quality care to patients. Facilitates empowerment of staff in the implementation of creative and innovative patient care delivery models and stimulates a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services. Assumes responsibility for fiscal management of the unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. 
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, Health Management or other related field preferred. 
• ANCC recognized nursing specialty certification preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting required, neonatal care strongly preferred
• 2-3 years' experience in leadership role, in pediatric/maternal/neonatal specialty strongly preferred
• Demonstration of progressive nursing leadership in roles for example Charge Nurse, Assistant Clinical Manager, House Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Unit Leader and Chairperson of a Shared Governance Council/Committee or interdisciplinary team (not limited to these examples). 
• Knowledge of quality management and service excellence. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills that provide coaching and facilitation expertise. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills. Demonstrates innovative, creative leadership style. 

   

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: 

• Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. 
• BCLS/NRP certification as required per unit standards. 

Additional Information

The Nurse Manager for this role will support the following units:

For more than 50 years, our 35-bed private  Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been a trusted leader in the care of critically ill and premature newborns. Our NICU provides specialized care for high-risk full-term infants, very low birth weight preemies, and babies requiring surgery. As the only Level III NICU on Detroit’s east side, we are committed to staying at the forefront of neonatal medicine, offering advanced technology, evidence-based treatments, and a compassionate, family-centered environment. Our NICU care team includes board-certified neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician residents, case managers, social workers, lactation consultants, nutritionists, and clerical support. Nurses attend all high-risk deliveries and work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement short- and long-term care plans tailored to each neonate’s unique needs. Our NICU also manages external transports, bringing critically ill newborns from other hospitals to receive advanced care. On-site, we offer a full range of pediatric subspecialties, advanced imaging services (including CT, MRI, and echocardiography with rapid interpretation), and access to pediatric surgical specialists capable of performing major procedures

Our comprehensive NICU services include: 

• A newly renovated, state-of-the-art unit designed to support a Patient and Family Centered Care model

• Overnight accommodations for parents

• Reduced light and sound for optimal healing 

• Baby-Friendly designation supporting breastfeeding and bonding 

• Lactation and breastfeeding support services 

• Therapeutic hypothermia and nitric oxide protocols 

• Infant CPR training for families 

• Membership in the Vermont Oxford Network quality improvement collaborative 

• Dedicated transport and referral center for critical care transfers 

• Emphasis on patient safety initiatives 

• Developmental care and kangaroo care practices

• Compassionate consultation and bereavement support

 

Adjacent to the NICU and birthing center, the  Special Care Nursery (SCN)  is an 8-bed acute care unit designed for newborns who require medical support but not intensive care. The SCN team cares for infants born at 34 weeks gestation or later who may experience conditions such as mild respiratory issues, infections, pneumonia, jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), mild prematurity, or neonatal abstinence syndrome. The SCN provides a safe and supportive environment focused on stabilization, healing, and family involvement, allowing infants to receive expert care while remaining close to their families during recovery