Registered Nurse - Ambulatory - Internal Medicine

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

GENERAL SUMMARY: Lead the delivery of exceptional, compassionate patient care in our ambulatory internal medicine setting. You'll be the clinical cornerstone of our team—coordinating care, guiding patients and families through their health journeys, and collaborating seamlessly with our healthcare team. Using your nursing expertise and clinical judgment, you'll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans while mentoring team members and championing quality outcomes. Whether working independently or partnering with our clinical leadership, you'll demonstrate the clinical excellence and communication skills that make a real difference in patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by conducting thorough assessments and developing evidence-based nursing care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs
• Lead and coordinate care delivery across the care team, delegating tasks effectively and supervising team members to ensure seamless patient experiences
• Build meaningful connections with patients and families through clear, compassionate communication—educating them about their health and empowering them to take an active role in their care
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care
• Maintain meticulous documentation and clinical records that reflect the quality and scope of care provided
• Stay current with clinical best practices and specialty-specific knowledge, continuously enhancing your expertise in internal medicine
• Support research initiatives and clinical investigations when appropriate, working collaboratively with principal investigators
• Demonstrate clinical competence and professional accountability in all patient interactions and care decisions

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Successful completion of Henry Ford Ambulatory orientation. Maintains and demonstrates current clinical knowledge in area of specialty. Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans. Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and medical group personnel. Preferred experience in the specialty. Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS per Henry Ford Health policy. Certification will be required when it is a regulatory requirement in the State of Michigan or a documented community standard, i.e., Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).