Unit Educator, Registered Nurse - NICU

Join our dynamic NICU team—a 15-bed, Level III unit dedicated to providing exceptional care for infants born as early as 23 weeks. As a Unit Educator, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping clinical excellence and advancing nursing practice across our unit. Key Responsibilities: Partner with the Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate innovative educational initiatives and quality improvement projects that elevate patient outcomes and nursing practice Inspire and mentor nursing staff by modeling excellence in clinical practice, demonstrating best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth Develop and deliver engaging educational programs for nursing staff, patients, and families that translate evidence-based knowledge into meaningful clinical practice Champion quality improvement initiatives that drive measurable enhancements in patient safety, care delivery, and team performance Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate cutting-edge nursing knowledge and innovations into daily unit operations Uphold the highest standards of nursing care and professional practice, serving as a role model for clinical excellence and ethical decision-making SCHEDULE: 36 hours per week, Day Shift, Onsite. Full-Time Benefit Eligible LOCATION: Henry Ford Providence Southfield 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. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Equivalent of four years clinical experience with defined patient population preferred. Demonstrates interest and ability to teach patients, families and co-workers. Demonstrates leadership, good communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility, self-directiveness and initiative required.

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Current Michigan RN licensure required. Health care provider certification (BCLS) required #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health