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.

Job Description

As a Lead Registered Nurse in Critical Procedures for Internal Medicine, you'll be at the heart of our clinic—delivering exceptional patient care while inspiring and developing a talented team of nursing and support staff. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference: you'll spend approximately 30% of your time building and mentoring your team, and 70% providing direct patient care in critical procedures. It's the perfect blend of hands-on clinical excellence and meaningful leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Inspire and Develop Your Team: Lead and mentor four or more staff members (RNs, MAs, CSRs, etc.), creating a culture where clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate care thrive. Watch your team grow and excel under your guidance.
• Deliver Patient-Centered Excellence: Apply the full nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to coordinate comprehensive care and meaningful patient education that transforms outcomes.
• Champion Clinical Leadership: Supervise and delegate clinical responsibilities with confidence, ensuring quality standards are met and optimal patient outcomes are achieved across every procedure.
• Master Critical Procedures: Demonstrate clinical expertise in critical procedures while staying current with best practices and evidence-based protocols that define the future of patient care.
• Foster Seamless Collaboration: Partner with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure clear communication and coordinated care that puts patients first.
• Maintain Excellence Through Documentation: Document patient care with precision and accuracy, upholding regulatory and organizational standards that protect both patients and your team.
• Set the Standard: Model clinical competence and professional accountability, becoming the benchmark for your team's performance and patient interactions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Successful completion of HFMG Pharmacology test
• Current BLS certification
• Regulatory certification as required by the State of Michigan (e.g., Advanced Cardiac Life Support [ACLS] or Oncology Certified Nurse [OCN])
• Two to three years of clinical nursing experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and medical group personnel
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting

Job Type: Full Time