Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical-Oncology

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

General Summary:

Join our oncology team and launch your nursing career in one of healthcare's most rewarding specialties! As a Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical-Oncology, you'll take the lead in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to cancer patients and their families during their most critical moments. You'll apply the full nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to develop individualized care plans, coordinate care delivery, and mentor patients and families through their treatment journey. You'll collaborate with our interdisciplinary healthcare team to communicate vital patient information, solve complex clinical challenges, and continuously improve outcomes. This is your opportunity to grow your clinical expertise, develop specialized oncology knowledge, and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care using the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop comprehensive care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Provide direct patient care and delegate tasks effectively while supervising care delivery and maintaining thorough documentation
• Educate patients and families about their diagnosis, treatment options, side effect management, and self-care strategies
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Identify variances from patient goals and actively participate in developing and implementing solutions to optimize care
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and analytical thinking to formulate effective nursing interventions tailored to oncology patients
• Embrace continuous learning in oncology nursing and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team environment

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSN preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS). 

Additional Information

Midnight shifts