Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit (Observation/Short Stay)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

 

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a 412 bed, Level II Trauma, Magnet designated organization situated in South Central Michigan, perfectly surrounded by lush golf courses and beautiful lakes, conveniently 40 minutes west of Ann Arbor, 40 minutes south of Lansing, and 40 minutes east of Battle Creek. 

Join the Clinical Decision Unit (Observation/Short Stay)

• 19 bed unit
• Fast-paced environment
• RN autonomy
• Excellent provider partnerships
• Self-scheduling

Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions. 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  
  
  
• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire 
  
  
  
• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire 
  
  
  
• 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 hospital personnel

 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  
  
  
• Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence