Unit Educator - Cardiac ICU

Company 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

Unit Educator

About the Department

Cardiovascular ICU is a 13-bed unit that focuses on the advanced care of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical patients who have experienced procedural and post-surgical intervention. This unit requires a strong knowledge base of hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive pressor support, invasive cardiac and lung assistive devices and the beginning steps of rehabilitating a cardiac patient. We also manage the care of ECMO patients who require extensive support for cardiac and/or lung disease/trauma. 

Role Overview

As a Unit Educator, you will plan, implement, and evaluate educational and quality improvement initiatives on the nursing unit. Collaborating with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators, you¿ll ensure the integration of new nursing knowledge into practice while role-modeling excellence in patient care. Your work will directly support the growth and development of our nursing staff and enhance patient outcomes.

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

• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit.
• Role-model excellence in patient care through clinical practice and integration of new nursing knowledge.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nursing Development Educators to support unit initiatives.
• Teach patients, families, and co-workers to enhance clinical skills and patient education.
• Adhere to all standards of nursing care and job-specific requirements.

SCHEDULE: (3) - 12 Hour Shifts, 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and rotating holidays

LOCATION: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Michigan RN licensure required.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent of four years clinical experience with defined patient population preferred

Additional Information

Join Our Team

The dynamic Cardiac ICU team serves the poor and vulnerable within our local community with an emphasis on compassionate, holistic care. We pride ourselves on the teamwork that our unit encompasses to care for these critical patients. 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to become a Unit Educator at Henry Ford Health!