Nurse Supervisor - Emergency Department

Henry Ford Health • Sterling Heights, MI

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Nurse Supervisor provides first-line management and clinical leadership in the Emergency Department at Henry Ford Hospital – Sterling Heights. The role supports daily operations, staff engagement, and departmental performance in a fast-paced acute care environment. It is approximately 80% administrative and 20% clinical.

The supervisor oversees staffing and scheduling, manages Kronos timekeeping, leads staff meetings and daily huddles, supports recruitment and interviewing, and coaches and guides team members. The position works closely with physicians, the Nurse Manager, and interdisciplinary leaders to support operational excellence, staff accountability, a collaborative practice environment, and high-quality patient outcomes.

The schedule is four 10-hour afternoon shifts, typically 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekend coverage as needed to support departmental staffing needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Successful completion of the Henry Ford Hospital Pharmacology test.
• Current license to practice in Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Two to three years of nursing experience in a clinical environment.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience.
• Experience as an Emergency Department RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line management and clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Delegate, supervise, and document patient care and education for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and physician leaders to promote a high-quality practice environment.
• Participate in departmental planning, operations, and budget development.
• Oversee staffing and scheduling and manage Kronos timekeeping.
• Lead staff meetings and daily huddles.
• Support recruitment and interviewing efforts.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members.

What This Job Offers

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