Clinical Nurse Manager

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Dearborn Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated nurse leader to manage the Dialysis Department and Nurse-Driven Vascular Access Department. The 7-bay inpatient hemodialysis unit is staffed by experienced RNs and hemodialysis technicians caring for patients with acute kidney injury and end-stage renal disease. Treatments take place both in the unit and at the bedside in critical care and medical-surgical areas. The Nurse-Driven Vascular Access team provides expertise and education on vascular access options and performs PICC line, Midline, and ultrasound-guided intravenous (USGIV) insertions.

The Clinical Nurse Manager provides overall leadership and operations for assigned units and services, with 24-hour accountability for a designated patient care unit. The role oversees patient care staff and supports clinical excellence, staff engagement, recruitment and retention, and strong clinical and operational outcomes. The manager ensures safe, effective care and compliance with regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards and organizational policies. The position uses data, technology, and evidence-based practices to inform decisions and mitigate risk, while fostering a supportive work environment and a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture. The manager collaborates and communicates with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners, and promotes high-quality nursing care, cost-effective resource use, and staff professional development. The position reports to the Director of Nursing or above.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• External candidates: one year of formal nursing leadership experience.
• Internal candidates: two years of demonstrated informal leadership experience, which may include Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, or participation in Shared Governance Councils.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Previous dialysis leadership or clinical dialysis experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 24-hour accountability for leadership and management of a designated patient care unit.
• Lead and manage the Dialysis Department and Nurse-Driven Vascular Access Department.
• Provide leadership and oversight of patient care staff.
• Promote high-quality nursing care, staff engagement, recruitment and retention, and strong clinical and operational outcomes.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care and compliance with regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Use data, technology, and evidence-based practices to support decision-making and proactively mitigate risk.
• Promote cost-effective resource utilization and staff professional development.
• Foster a supportive work environment and a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture.
• Model effective communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager