Registered Nurse- Pain Clinic

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

Schedule: 4 10-Hour Shifts from 6:30am-5pm; No weekend or holiday requirement

Address: 1201 E. Michigan Ave

Preferred Experience:  Previous experience in pre- and post-operative care.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides clinical leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care in the pain clinic setting. Applies the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to develop individualized care plans and patient education. Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and principal investigator when appropriate, while maintaining clinical competence and independent judgment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Assess patient conditions, pain levels, and medical histories to inform comprehensive nursing care plans
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions and pain management strategies in accordance with physician orders
• Educate patients and families on pain management, treatment options, and self-care techniques
• Delegate and supervise nursing tasks while maintaining accountability for quality patient outcomes
• Document patient care, clinical observations, and treatment responses accurately and timely
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care delivery
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and expertise specific to pain clinic nursing practice
• Demonstrate professional certification as required by Michigan State Board of Nursing or community standards

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Successful completion of Henry Ford Ambulatory orientation
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to develop effective nursing care plans
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BLS or ACLS certification per Henry Ford Health policy

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS

:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Previous experience in pre- and post-operative care or pain clinic nursing
• Specialty-specific certification (e.g., Oncology Certified Nurse [OCN]) or willingness to obtain when required by Michigan State Board of Nursing or community standards
• Experience with interdisciplinary healthcare team collaboration