About this opportunity
Henry Ford Health lists this Registered Nurse- Surgical Services Operating Room opportunity in jackson, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Schedule: This contingent position works 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and requires a minimum commitment of 36 worked hours during each 6-week scheduling period. Candidates must be willing to participate in the department's call rotation, which includes approximately 1-2 call shifts every 6 weeks, and participate in the holiday rotation, with a commitment of one holiday per year, either worked in-house or on-call.
Unit Overview
The Surgical Services Operating Room at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a dynamic, team-focused environment featuring 12 operating rooms, including specialized cardiac, vascular hybrid, and urology suites. Nurses in this department provide care for a diverse patient population ranging from elective surgical cases to trauma and organ donation procedures. With a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, RN circulators play a critical role in coordinating patient care, maintaining patient safety, supporting sterile technique, and collaborating closely with surgeons, CRNAs, residents, and surgical technologists throughout each procedure.
What truly sets our team apart is our culture of support, teamwork, and professional growth. Every case is a collaborative effort, and nurses are surrounded by experienced colleagues who are committed to helping one another succeed. Whether you're an experienced OR nurse or bring previous OR tech, anesthesia tech, or scrub experience, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills across multiple surgical specialties while benefiting from a structured orientation and strong team support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, anticipation, and teamwork, you'll find a rewarding career and a welcoming home in our Operating Room.
Role Overview
As a Registered Nurse at Henry Ford Health, you will lead the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care. You'll utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring patients and their families receive the support they need. Your role is vital in fostering effective communication within the healthcare team and driving solutions to meet patient goals.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
Lead the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and their families.
Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, enabling you to thrive in your role and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) must be willing to enroll in an accredited BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of start date
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
Health care provider certification (BCLS)
Minimum of 1.5-2 years of operating room circulating experience required for contingent positions
Trauma Level I or Level II experience required
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Additional perioperative nursing certifications
Experience in high-acuity surgical environments
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Worksite address
jackson, MI, 49203, US
Who can apply
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