Registered Nurse - Surgical Clinical Program Coordinator

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

Lead and champion nursing excellence within our dynamic surgical program, serving as a clinical resource and strategic partner for surgical nursing staff. This role combines clinical expertise with program leadership to drive best practices, optimize patient outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in the OR and perioperative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Champion evidence-based surgical nursing practices by developing, implementing, and refining clinical protocols, care standards, and procedures that elevate patient safety and surgical outcomes. Serve as a trusted clinical resource for surgical nursing staff, providing expert guidance on complex patient care scenarios and perioperative best practices.
• Design and execute comprehensive care plans and perioperative therapy programs tailored to surgical patients' unique needs. Ensure seamless implementation of individualized care plans across the surgical continuum, coordinating resources and equipment to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Lead and mentor surgical nursing staff, fostering professional development and accountability while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient-centered care.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and program records that support clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the surgical program.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing
• Required Registered Nurse professional licensure at time of hire.
• Advanced Life Support, preferred, 
• BLS Certification, required