Register Nurse Clinical Unit Leader - Maternal Child Administration
- Location
- Jackson, MI, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Schedule: 3-12 Hour Shifts; Weekend and holiday requirement Shift: 6pm-6:30am
The Clinical Unit Leader (CUL), under general supervision from the unit manager and/or director, serves as the shift supervisor and clinical liaison between staff, physicians, and management. The CUL provides continuity of leadership, functioning as a supervisor, mentor, and resource person to ensure unit standards are maintained and a collaborative work environment is fostered. Leadership and Staff Development: Partner with the unit manager to attract, develop, and retain qualified staff members. Responsibilities include hiring, orientation, performance monitoring and evaluation, problem-solving, employee counseling, and corrective action as needed. Assign and direct staff activities while maintaining payroll oversight. Clinical Practice: Rotate to off-shifts as determined by staffing needs and the nurse manager to provide clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching, and staff evaluation. Deliver direct patient care as needed to maintain clinical competency and support the care team. Unit Management: Collaborate with the unit manager to develop and implement unit goals and objectives. Plan staffing levels consistent with patient population needs and budgetary requirements. Participate in daily operational planning, prioritization of patient services, and management of urgent and emergent situations. Customer Service and Quality: Serve as a primary contact for internal and external customers, fostering a positive service environment that meets all quality and accreditation standards. Implement new processes and monitor ongoing initiatives to support organizational excellence. Quality Assurance and Evidence-Based Practice: Participate in planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit quality metrics and improvement activities. Promote the integration of research findings and evidence-based practice among nursing staff, encouraging clinical research involvement as applicable.
Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate's Degree of Science in Nursing (ADN) with commitment to obtaining BSN within five (5) years
- Minimum three (3) years of acute care nursing experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical setting (Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, or equivalent role)
- Knowledge of maternal-child health populations and services
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and nursing process skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead and mentor nursing staff
- Professional nursing certification(s) relevant to clinical practice and leadership
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Clinical experience in postpartum care, labor and delivery, nursery, or pediatrics
- Formal leadership training or certification
From Henry Ford Health's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 10 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job