Michigan Healthcare Jobs

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Nursing Education Specialist is an advanced practice nurse who provides leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the health care team and system leaders to develop a quality practice setting that supports professional nursing practice and quality patient care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) from accredited institution required;

• Minimum five years clinical experience and two years of teaching experience in a university or college and/or hospital/health care institution.

• Competence in curriculum or program design, development and evaluation.

• Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to inspire commitment and to energize people to achieve mutual goals.

• Must be self directed and able to work independently.

• Ability to integrate knowledge of cultural diversity into role.

• Possesses broad knowledge of health care systems, trends, and the care continuum.

• Communicates effectively orally, in writing and through technology.

• Computer Skills: Considerable amounts of computer work. Computer skills including Microsoft Software (Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with use of Internet.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certification in area of specialty preferred; Current Michigan RN licensure required.

  Overview

  Under the leadership of President and CEO Wright L. Lassiter, III, Henry Ford Health System is a

  $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

  including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

  other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

  now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

  of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

  health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s

  major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

  remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

  education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

  in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

  pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.

  Benefits

  Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

  making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

  Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

  Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

  dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

  and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

  employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

  (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

  Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

  Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System 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.