The posting
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
General Summary
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Schedule: 36 hours per week, Day Shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating every other weekend and observed holiday
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, where we proudly serve Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. As a community anchor, our department is deeply rooted in the neighborhood, offering compassionate care in a vibrant setting. Enjoy the charm of historic architecture, the tranquility of nearby lakefront parks, and the convenience of an easy commute along the Detroit River corridor. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact in one of the city's most cherished areas.
Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 4 North Cardiac Stepdown Unit is a 36-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with chest pain, arrhythmias and heart failure. We are also designated as secondary stroke unit within the facility. The majority of our patients are transferred to the unit via Intensive Care or are postoperative from the Cardiac Cath Lab or Operating Room. Our nurses have an average patient ratio of 3-4:1, and the support of Registered Nurse Leadership, RNs, and Patient Care Technicians.
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring patients and their families receive the support they need. Your role is vital in fostering effective communication within the healthcare team and driving solutions to meet patient goals.
Why join our team? 4 North will provide valuable experiences for an RN looking to gain both medical and surgical experience. Teamwork and critical thinking skills are essential on this fast-paced unit, especially during rapid response and codes. We encourage continuous learning, and participation in various committees including Professional Nurse Council, Skin and Stroke Champions, and more. We welcome Registered Nurses of all experiences and educational backgrounds to apply; we will ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment. We can’t wait to meet you!
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
- Health care provider certification (BCLS).
- 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 hospital personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN preferred.



