Nurse Supervisor - Emergency Department

Job Description

Schedule Requirements: This position works four 10-hour afternoon shifts, typically from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekend coverage required as needed to support departmental staffing needs.

Emergency Department Nurse Supervisor

Henry Ford Hospital – Sterling Heights

Join a collaborative Emergency Department leadership team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The Emergency Department Nurse Supervisor plays a key role in supporting daily operations, staff engagement, and departmental performance. This position is approximately 80% administrative and 20% clinical, providing the opportunity to lead teams while maintaining a connection to patient care.

The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing staffing and scheduling, managing Kronos timekeeping, leading staff meetings and daily huddles, supporting recruitment and interviewing efforts, and providing coaching and guidance to team members. The role partners closely with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure operational excellence, staff accountability, and high-quality patient outcomes while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing leader who enjoys developing teams, driving engagement, and supporting the delivery of outstanding emergency care.

What You Will Do

• Provide first-line management and clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Delegate, supervise, and document patient care and education for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and physician leaders to promote a high-quality practice environment.
• Participate in departmental planning, operations, and budget development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Successful completion of Henry Ford Hospital Pharmacology test.
• Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification.
• Two to three years of nursing experience in a clinical environment.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience.
• Experienced Emergency Department RN.

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