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RN Unit Educator, ICU, Full Time Days

Henry Ford Health

Novi, Michigan

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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 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 day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Orientation & support
RN Unit Educator, ICU
EHR & union
Non-union position

About this role

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General Summary: RN Unit Educator, ICU Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital, Full Time Days Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Development Educators, plans, implements and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit. Role-models excellence in patient care through clinical practice, continuous quality improvement and integration of new nursing knowledge into practice. Adheres to all standards of nursing care and standards within the job description. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Current Michigan RN licensure required. Equivalent of four years clinical experience with defined patient population preferred. Demonstrates interest and ability to teach patients, families and co-workers. Demonstrates leadership, good communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility, self-directiveness and initiative required. Health care provider certification (BCLS) required. Must have BLS and ACLS. Trauma care preferred. Must have at least 2 years of ICU experience. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals Department: HFPNH Intensive Care Unit Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers. Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Skills for this role

Critical carePatient educationProgram developmentQuality improvementTeachingLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational skills

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • Michigan RN License
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Nursing
  • RN License
  • Program development
  • Bachelor of Science
  • BLS Certification
  • Trauma care
  • Trauma response

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
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Living in Novi, MI

Novi is a thriving suburb northwest of Detroit in Oakland County, known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and retail hubs like Twelve Oaks Mall. With parks, lakes, and a strong healthcare presence, it offers a balanced lifestyle for nurses seeking suburban comfort within easy reach of metro Detroit's urban amenities.

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State price level · Michigan
96.2
4% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,747/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

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