Nurse Manager-School Based Health

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

16h

About The Position

The Nurse Manager leads nursing services across school-based health centers, guiding a nursing team to provide exceptional, evidence-based care that supports student wellness and academic success. The role collaborates with educators, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop integrated, student-centered care models and innovative school health initiatives.

The Nurse Manager advances quality improvement through data-driven decisions, implementation of best practices, and program evaluation. In partnership with site administrators, the role manages clinic fiscal and operational responsibilities. It also promotes student health equity through culturally responsive programs, supports nursing staff development through mentorship and education, and builds partnerships with school districts, community health organizations, and families to expand students' access to preventive and primary care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, in accordance with Henry Ford Health organizational policy.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible clinical experience demonstrating leadership capabilities in a healthcare setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or an equivalent advanced credential.
• Completion of the Henry Ford Health Ambulatory Care orientation program.
• Experience in school-based health services or community health settings.
• Certification in school nursing or public health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a nursing team to deliver evidence-based care across school-based health centers.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop integrated, student-centered care models.
• Drive continuous quality improvement through data-driven decision-making, best-practice implementation, and program evaluation.
• Manage fiscal and operational responsibilities for school-based health clinics in partnership with site administrators.
• Develop culturally responsive programs that address student health equity, wellness, and the health and social determinants affecting school communities.
• Promote nursing staff professional growth and clinical excellence through mentorship, ongoing education, and engagement with school health professional organizations.
• Build partnerships with school districts, community health organizations, and families to expand access to preventive and primary care for students.

What This Job Offers

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