Clinical Nurse Manager

Corewell Health • Detroit, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) leads and manages the Dialysis Department and the Nurse-Driven Vascular Access Department at Dearborn Hospital. The dialysis unit has seven inpatient bays and provides care for patients with acute kidney injury and end-stage renal disease. Treatments are performed both in the unit and at the bedside in critical care and medical-surgical areas. The vascular access team provides expertise and education on vascular access options and performs PICC line, Midline, and ultrasound-guided intravenous (USGIV) insertions.

Under general direction, the manager has 24-hour accountability for a designated patient care unit and oversees patient care staff. The role promotes high-quality nursing care, cost-effective resource use, staff professional development, and a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture. The manager supports clinical excellence, staff engagement, recruitment and retention, and strong clinical and operational outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulatory, administrative, clinical, and organizational requirements. The role uses data, technology, and evidence-based practices to guide decisions and mitigate risk, and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners. The position reports to the Director of Nursing or above.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 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 must have one year of formal nursing leadership experience.
• Internal candidates must have two years of demonstrated informal leadership experience, which may include Charge Nurse or Lead Nurse roles or participation in Shared Governance Councils.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management for the Dialysis Department and Nurse-Driven Vascular Access Department.
• Maintain 24-hour accountability for leadership and management of the designated patient care unit.
• Oversee patient care staff and promote high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care.
• Promote cost-effective utilization of resources and strong clinical and operational outcomes.
• Support staff engagement, recruitment, retention, and professional development.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Use data, technology, and evidence-based practices to guide decisions and proactively mitigate risk.
• Foster a supportive work environment that enables staff and the organization to meet or exceed strategic goals.
• Model effective communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Promote a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture.
• Support vascular access expertise and education, including PICC line, Midline, and ultrasound-guided intravenous insertions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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