What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- Medical Surgical/Oncology- 36 hours nights position at Medical Surgical/Oncology- 36 hours nights - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
At Henry Ford Macomb, we’re seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Medical-Surgical team—an ideal launching point for nurses interested in building a strong foundation in acute care and growing into specialties like oncology nursing, infusion therapy, and beyond.
This is more than a bedside role—it’s a chance to grow your clinical judgment, strengthen your critical thinking, and become part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning. New graduates are encouraged to apply. We are committed to supporting nurses at every stage of their career.
For those interested in oncology, this role offers a powerful pathway to advance your skills and pursue chemotherapy certification, opening doors to a highly rewarding specialty area.
General Summary:
Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver and coordinate high-quality, compassionate patient care
- Use the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Delegate, supervise, and document nursing care and patient education
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Identify variances in patient goals and collaborate on effective solutions
- Support patients and families through education, comfort, and advocacy
Schedule & Setting
- Medical-Surgical Unit
- 3 × 12-hour shifts (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.)
- Every other weekend and rotating holidays
- Henry Ford Macomb – Warren, MI
- Full-time position with comprehensive benefits
Why This Role Stands Out
- 💰 Up to $7,500 signing bonus eligible
- 🌱 New graduates welcome—excellent start for a long-term nursing career
- 🧬 Strong pathway into oncology nursing and chemo certification
- 🏥 Supportive hospital environment with experienced clinical mentorship
- 📈 Opportunity to build confidence in a fast-paced Med-Surg setting
- Full-time benefits package included
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- BSN preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification (BCLS).