Registered Nurse Critical Decision Unit- Observation unit

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.

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional, compassionate patient care that transforms lives. As a Registered Nurse in our Critical Decision Unit Observation, you'll harness the full power of the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to champion patient and family care with purpose and precision. You'll be the vital link connecting patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring every voice is heard and every concern is addressed. Drive meaningful solutions to overcome obstacles and celebrate victories as you guide patients toward their health goals with unwavering dedication and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Champion compassionate, high-quality patient care through dynamic leadership and clinical expertise
• Master the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans that make a real difference
• Delegate and supervise care with confidence, empowering your team to deliver excellence
• Communicate with clarity and passion, ensuring critical patient and family information flows seamlessly across the healthcare team
• Document care and patient teaching with precision, creating a comprehensive record of patient progress
• Identify and champion solutions to variances from patient goals, driving continuous improvement and positive outcomes

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSN preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS). 

night shift