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RN Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - 36 Hours Weekly - Night Shift

Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States


RN Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - 36 Hours Weekly - Night Shift
Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Three 12‑hour shifts per week, rotating every other weekend and observed holiday.

Henry Ford St. John Hospital’s 6 West Medical Surgical unit is a 23‑bed unit. We specialize in the treatment of various medical and surgical diagnoses including sepsis, kidney stones and gallstones, GI bleeds, home falls, and more. Our current nurse‑to‑patient ratio is approximately 5:1, and we have the support of Patient Care Technicians. We are a team‑oriented group of professionals and encourage voluntary participation in committees including the Tulip Council, Fall Champion Group, and Shared Governance. We welcome candidates of all educational backgrounds and experiences and ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Implement and monitor patient care plans.

Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.

Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care.

Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Education & Experience Required

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or required professional licensure at time of hire.

Certifications & Licenses Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

Department: MED SURG 6 WEST

Shift: Night Shift

Union Code: Not Applicable

Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options with three consumer‑driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan, and an HMO plan. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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