Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager

About Dearborn Hospital

Dearborn Hospital is consistently ranked among Michigan's Top 10 Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Since 1953, we have served as a leading teaching and research institution dedicated to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are recognized for clinical excellence and innovation across multiple specialties, including:

• Orthopedics
• Neurosciences
• Women's Health
• Heart & Vascular Care
• Cancer Care

Nurse Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated nurse leader who is clinically strong, operationally savvy, and passionate about building engaged, high-performing teams. This leadership role provides the opportunity to influence day-to-day operations while shaping long-term culture, quality outcomes, and staff development.

If you are a nurse leader who values clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaborationand who wants to influence positive changethis is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

About this unit

This 7-bay inpatient hemodialysis unit is staffed by experienced RNs and hemodialysis technicians who provide specialized care for patients with acute kidney injury and end-stage renal disease. Dialysis treatments are delivered both within the unit and at the bedside in critical care and medical-surgical areas, ensuring timely care across the hospital. With many years of collective dialysis experience, the team is built on a strong foundation of collaboration and teamwork.

Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while ensuring seamless transitions throughout the care journey. Whether discharging patients home, transferring them to another facility, advancing them to a procedural area, or facilitating admission to a higher level of care, the team works closely together to provide coordinated, high-quality care at every step.

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is responsible for the leadership and operations of both the Dialysis Department and the Nurse-Driven Vascular Access Department. The Nurse-Driven Vascular Access team provides expertise and education on vascular access options and performs PICC line, Midline, and ultrasound-guided intravenous (USGIV) insertions. Candidates with previous dialysis leadership or clinical dialysis experience are strongly preferred.

Scope of work

The Clinical Nurse Manager is an experienced leader responsible for the overall management of assigned units and services. This role provides leadership and oversight of patient care staff to support a culture of excellence in clinical practice, staff engagement, recruitment and retention, and strong clinical and operational outcomes.

The Nurse Manager ensures the safe and effective delivery of patient care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards, as well as organizational policies and procedures. Serving as a key advocate for safety and retention, the Nurse Manager leverages data, technology, and evidence-based practices to drive decision-making and proactively mitigate risk.

This role fosters a desirable and supportive work environment that enables staff and the organization to meet or exceed strategic goals. The Nurse Manager models effective communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners. Role-specific responsibilities and competencies align with the organization's Professional Practice Model.

The position reports to the Director of Nursing or above. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under general direction, the Clinical Nurse Manager maintains 24-hour accountability for leadership and management of a designated patient care unit. Responsibilities include promoting high-quality nursing care, cost-effective resource utilization, staff professional development, and a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience Required.
• Dialysis leadership or clinical dialysis experience is strongly Preferred.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) license Required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Required.
• One year of formal nursing leadership experience (external candidates) Required.
• Two years of demonstrated informal leadership experience for internal candidates, which may include roles such as Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, or participation in Shared Governance Councils Required.