Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

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

Location: Henry Ford Medical Center - Sterling Heights 3500 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Contingent; non-benefited

Schedule: Afternoons and Midnights; 48 hours per 6-week schedule period, including 24 hours on weekends and/or off-shifts (5:00 PM to 7:00 AM).

Henry Ford Medical Center – Sterling Heights is a full-service medical center with providers specializing in adult and pediatric primary care, as well as allergy, cardiology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, vascular surgery and sleep disorders. Other on-site services include laboratory, radiology and a pharmacy. Also offered at this site is a 24/7 emergency department and a walk-in clinic for non-emergency medical concerns.

Be prepared and know where to go for the best emergency care in metro Detroit and south central Michigan. With nine locations, we’re ready to provide the care you need, fast. Our top priority is to take care of you and your family. Although the world has changed, our commitment to providing the safest care environment possible has never wavered. We make sure that in every emergency visit we provide care in a safe and secure environment. Henry Ford has earned many certifications for quality and safety in emergency care.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Delivers high-quality, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document comprehensive care and patient/family education. Communicates critical patient and family information to the healthcare team and collaborates to resolve variances from established patient goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examination, and psychosocial evaluation
• Establish and maintain IV access, administer medications, and perform emergency procedures as directed by physician orders
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition; escalate concerns to the healthcare team immediately
• Provide clear, timely communication of patient status, interventions, and outcomes to physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Delegate appropriate tasks to nursing assistants and support staff while maintaining accountability for patient safety
• Identify and implement solutions to address deviations from patient care goals and expected outcomes
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment in compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Demonstrate proficiency in emergency protocols, including trauma response, cardiac resuscitation, and pediatric emergencies

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• ACLS
• BCLS
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 1+ years of Emergency Department or ICU experience as a Registered Nurse