Nurse Manager - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description

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.

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

Administrative accountability 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.
• 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/ACLS certification as required per unit standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are variable with exposure to communicable diseases and other hazards.
• Driving may be required dependent on specialty.
• Frequent walking, bending, and lifting may be required to perform duties.