Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Location:  Henry Ford Medical Center - Grosse Pointe- 159 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Shift:  3 12-hour shifts (7PM-7:30AM) & Rotating Weekends & Holidays

GENERAL SUMMARY: Lead the charge in delivering exceptional, compassionate patient care in our dynamic Emergency Department. You'll take ownership of the complete nursing process—from rapid assessment and strategic planning through implementation and evaluation—while coordinating care, delegating effectively, and supervising team members. Champion clear communication across the healthcare team, turning patient and family information into actionable insights. Drive continuous improvement by identifying gaps in care and spearheading solutions that keep patients on track to achieve their goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high-impact, patient-centered care using evidence-based nursing practices and clinical expertise
• Lead and coordinate care delivery for diverse patient populations in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Communicate critical patient and family information with clarity and precision to the healthcare team
• Delegate and supervise nursing care while maintaining accountability for quality outcomes
• Document comprehensive, accurate patient records that support continuity of care
• Educate patients and families, empowering them to take active roles in their recovery
• Identify variances from patient goals and collaborate with the team to implement effective solutions
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement in emergency nursing

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department RN experience
• Previous emergency room clinical experience

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare personnel