Job Description
Nursing Administrator Henry Ford Hospital/Detroit
Requisition #: 75890
Status: Full-Time with Full-Time Benefits (40 Hours)
Business Unit: HF Hospital & Support Group
Shift: Days
Department: NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Weekends: No
Job Family: Nurses
Job Function: Nursing
Campus/Job Location Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Campus
Location (State/City): US-MI-Detroit
Overview
Our health system thrives on teamwork, and we know our employees achieve the greatest results when they are working together for a common goal - to provide care for our patients. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment then we have a job for you!
Henry Ford Health System is one of the country's largest health care systems and a national leader in clinical care, research and education. Our system includes the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, five hospitals, Health Alliance Plan, 30 primary care centers and many other health-related entities throughout Southeast Michigan. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, we continue to be committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse Michigan community. In 2009 alone, Henry Ford Health System provided more than $173 million in uncompensated care. Henry Ford also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 28,000. Our health system is led by CEO Nancy Schlichting.
Responsibilities
A new “once in a career” dream job is now available for a Nursing Administrator at the Henry Ford Hospital on West Grand Blvd in downtown Detroit.
Henry Ford Hospital is a state-of-the-art, Level 1 trauma center, 900 bed tertiary care hospital, teaching, and research center located in Detroit's New Center area. The hospital is recognized for clinical excellence in the fields of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, multi-organ transplantation, and the treatment of prostate, breast and lung cancer. It is the flagship hospital of the Henry Ford Health System, one of the nation's leading comprehensive integrated health systems. The hospital is staffed by Henry Ford Medical Group with most physicians as Henry Ford employees.
- We are seeking an experienced Nurse Administrator who can be a change agent for our critical care units.
- This position requires a BSN and a Master Degree. See education requirements below.
- Previous experience in leading ICU and critical care in-patient units is a necessity for the position.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- The Henry Ford Hospital has three Nursing Administrators that supervise all in-patient units. This position will supervise one division comprised of the ICU's, critical care units, a Neuro Medical Surgical and an Epilepsy unit. A total of 8 units.
- All in-patient critical care and Neuro falls under this position. Two Stroke Coordinators also report to this position.
- The position is responsible for 165 beds, a total 667 indirect FTE's, 11 direct reports, and a budget of approximately $43 million dollars.
- Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer/VP of Patient Care Services. Assumes 24 hour responsibility for the assigned division.
- Henry Ford Health System is currently implementing the Epic medical record system. The Henry Ford Hospital will be going “live” on November 2nd of this year.
- This position will interact with physicians, other hospital departments, quality and safety, senior administration and support services.
- With the coming changes in the Healthcare industry, critical care units will need to be restructured and this position will be the change agent to make this happen. New critical care step down units will need to be created in order to move patients down from the higher cost ICU's to the more economical critical care step down unit model.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:
- Candidates should have a high level of modern management/leadership skills.
- Ability to coach, positively engages, develop, teach, and work with direct reports. Leads by example.
- Subscribes to the Servant Leadership philosophy which encompasses listening, empathy, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, and commitment to the growth of employees.
- Leadership Presence - Be actively and regularly present on the units to see the daily workings of the staff, customer service, processes, procedures, and stimulate continuous improvement.
- Ability to inspire our nursing staff.
- Demonstrate the type of leadership that measures up to the Henry Ford Hospital reputation.
Phone inquiries are welcome. Contact Ron Scott, Corporate Recruiter at 313-874-7321.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or completion of other formal nursing education necessary to obtain/maintain an advanced practice nursing Michigan license (Midwife, CRNA, CNS, or Nurse Practitioner) is required.
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Management or other related field required.
- A minimum of five years of clinical experience as an RN. Minimum of 3-5 years progressive nursing leadership experience.
- Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS certification.
- Management experience with large budgets and direct report supervision.
Benefits
A generous leadership benefit program includes:
- Medical/vision/dental insurances
- Flexible spending accounts
- 6 paid holidays
- 5 weeks annual vacation
- Tuition assistance of $3,000 per year
- Free parking
- Life/disability insurances
- Salary continuation/short term disability program
- Bonus program
- Three retirement programs
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL:
- 2009-10 US News America's Best Hospital. A Level 1 trauma center, research and teaching hospital.
- 2011 Recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige Presidential Quality Award
- Top 100 Hospitals To Work For by Nursing Professionals Magazine
- 2008-10/11 Metro Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies To Work For
- 2008/09/10/11 Diversity Inc. Top 50 Companies For Diversity
- 2007-09 Crain's Cool Places To Work In Tough Times
- Detroit Free Press Top Work Places 2010
- Most of our doctors are Henry Ford employees.
- $4 billion dollar health system with 28,000 employees, 5 hospitals, 30 medical centers, home health care, hospice, research units, infusion centers, senior nursing homes, and dialysis centers. This is a great organization to make your final career move too, no matter how long until you retire. A positive leadership team sets the tone for team work and a positive work environment.
- 10% of our nurses are Canadian and have a short commute over the border.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
