Registered Nurse - Acute Care of the Elderly - 36 Hours Weekly - Day Shift

General Summary

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 4 East Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in geriatric care as well as some stroke cases of all ages. Our nurses have a typical patient ratio of 5:1, and the support of Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Interns and Patient Care Technicians on a daily basis. We operate with a team mentality, and enjoy building relationships with our patients throughout their stay (typically a minimum of 3 days).

Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: BSN preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Nursing Knowledge: Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Care Services: Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Licenses: Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.