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Registered Nurse - 5 East Observ/Short Stay - Part Time -Nights

Henry Ford Health

Rochester, Michigan

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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

What this might mean for you

Henry Ford Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights

About this role

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As the chosen care delivery model, Relationship Base Care is the foundation of compassionate patient care at CHMC, supported by all team members. The 6 elements of RBC are Element 1: Caring and Healing Practice Environment; Element 2: Responsibility for Relationship and Decision Making; Element 3: Work Allocation and Patient Assignments; Element 4: Communication with the Health Care Team; Element 5: Leadership/Management; Element 6: Process Improvements. Provides the building blocks for patient care and service delivery within the CHMC organization and the focus of the three primary relationships - self, colleague, and patient. Supports the caring practice and the commitment to co-workers.

Skills for this role

Patient assessmentNursing diagnosisCare planningCare plan implementationCare plan evaluationPatient progress monitoringEvidence-based practiceTeam supervisionCollaboration with healthcare professionalsLeadershipResource utilizationEnvironmental health practice

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License (Michigan Board of Nursing)
  • RN License (Michigan Board of Nursing)
  • BLS Provider Certification (within 30 days of hire, American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
  • ACLS Certification (current or obtain within 6 months)
  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire

Benefits

  • Health insurance (CDHP, PPO, and HMO plan options)
  • Dental insurance
  • Eye care coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Family forming benefits
  • Discounts to businesses

About the employer

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Henry Ford Health
Hospital

You are looking at Henry Ford Health from Royal Oak, inside a nonprofit system founded in 1915 and headquartered in Detroit, with sites across Michigan and more than 10,000 people on the roster. Units you might actually walk onto include…

4.7 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Paid 12-month Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency for new grads and newly licensed RNs
  • Side-by-side precepting in cohorts of 5–6 with CNS and Nurse Education Specialist support
  • Large MICU and varied med-surg, surgical, oncology, psych, and pain clinic settings

What reviewers flag

  • Staffing shortages and heavy workload cited in reviews and strike coverage
  • Nurses say salary growth and pay scales trail industry norms
  • Advancement can feel limited by favoritism; upper leadership seen as disconnected
teamworksupportivediversityresidency-focusedbusy-acuitymixed-union

Living in Rochester, MI

Rochester is a quaint Oakland County city roughly 25 miles north of Detroit. Its historic downtown along Main Street offers locally owned shops and eateries, while the Paint Creek Trail—a popular rail-to-trail path—winds through town, giving nurses a scenic way to decompress after shifts.

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State price level · Michigan
96.2
4% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,350/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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