Henry Ford Health System


RN - Ambulatory (2898620)
Location: Detroit, Michigan - United States
Posted: 3/14/2010

RN - Ambulatory

Full Time/ Days / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm/ Utilizes a systematic approach to nursing practice which incorporates all aspects of the nursing process including, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of frail elders with complex needs. Demonstrates a direct relationship between nursing interventions and participant outcomes. Demonstrates clinical competence and engages in effective patient teaching in areas of prevention as well as treatment. Leads or directs licensed and non-professional nursing staff in the coordinated delivery of care to participants of the Center for Senior Independence (CSI) program. Enhances functional capacity, encourages autonomy in all aspects of care, and assures coordination of all nursing care. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Registered Nurse with current Michigan licensure. Minimum of one (1) year's experience with a frail or elderly population. Will act only within the scope of his/her authority to practice. Have current State of Michigan driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record, (according to HFHS human resource policy no. 4.09). WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in the participant's home, which is an uncontrolled environment. May be exposed to potentially infectious materials, blood-borne disease pathogens, and hazardous waste. Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact Driving is required within CSI catchment area, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures, including heat and cold. Must have reliable transportation available on a daily basis. Frequent walking, bending, lifting of forty (40) pounds or more may be needed in the performance of duties.

Additional Requirments / Information

Job Capacity:Employee (full-time)
Minimum Education Level:See Job Description
Visa Sponsorship: No
Related Industries:Nursing

Nursing at Henry Ford Health System


The nurses at Henry Ford work in a variety of defined nursing jobs in seven hospitals in Michigan, more than 30 ambulatory medical centers, in home health care, in hospice and in dialysis centers. The roles of the Henry Ford nurse are many and far reaching. From making clinical decisions in the emergency room, administering chemotherapy in the clinic, and monitoring ICU patients; to providing case management, introducing new care protocols, working in a collaborative environment with doctors and even designing a new hospital, Henry Ford nurses take leadership roles in delivering world class health care.


No matter whether you are: a labor and delivery nurse, an OR nurse, a nurse educator or a hospice nurse, the common thread of all Henry Ford nurses is that they all have compassion, commitment to innovation, constant opportunties for education and demonstrate professionalism. Henry Ford nurses consistently raise the performance bar in their field by being recognized through a variety of health care awards. Henry Ford nurses share their knowledge with others through best practices and research presentations at state, national and international conferences.


Every day the thousands of nurses at Henry Ford come to work and make a difference in the lives of people. Our nurses share a passion for excellence and care giving. They have a dedication that is unparalleled. Check out what some of our nurses have to say about working at Henry Ford:


At Henry Ford Health System, we listen to your interests and support you in gaining a rich experience for your life. We are a nationally recognized leader, offering a broad range of health care facilities, providing care for a diverse patient population and creating innovative medicine. The doctors, nurses, technicians and other caregivers at Henry Ford Health System work throughout southeast Michigan and Ohio.


Opportunities exist throughout Henry Ford, from our hospitals in Detroit, Wyandotte, Warren, Clinton Township, Grosse Pointe and West Bloomfield to our medical centers throughout the region, to Community Care Services, offering the opportunity to practice outside the traditional hospital setting-from patients' homes and workplaces, to dialysis centers and long-term care facilities. Whether you are looking for RN jobs at an established medical facility, or looking for pharmacist jobs at one of our many pharmacies across the communities of southeast Michigan, Henry Ford has the job you hve been looking for in several convenient locations.

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