Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit (Observation/Short Stay)

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Clinical Decision Unit (Observation/Short Stay) at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital leads the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care. Using the nursing process, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients and their families. The role supports effective communication with the healthcare team and helps identify and implement solutions to meet patient goals. The unit is a 19-bed, fast-paced environment that emphasizes RN autonomy, strong provider partnerships, and self-scheduling. The Jackson hospital campus offers a close-knit, community-focused setting.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire.
Complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire.
Have the clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Professional certifications that support a culture of nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver compassionate patient care.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
Participate in identifying and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.