Job Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Location:  Henry Ford Jackson Profession Building

Schedule:  36 hours/week; Start/end times vary. Rotating Saturday Coverage.

The office is open Monday-Thursday from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 7:30 am – 10:00 am.

 

Provides clinical leadership in the coordination and delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care in the ambulatory hematology oncology setting. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document comprehensive care and patient/family education. Communicates pertinent clinical information to the interdisciplinary healthcare team and actively participates in identifying and implementing solutions to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, symptom management, and treatment tolerance in hematology oncology patients
• Administer chemotherapy and supportive infusion therapies according to established oncology nursing protocols and institutional standards
• Manage vascular access devices, including central lines and peripheral IV lines, ensuring proper maintenance and infection prevention
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans that address patient-specific oncology and hematology treatment needs
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, side effect management, and self-care strategies
• Document clinical assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with oncologists, hematologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care delivery
• Monitor and report adverse reactions or treatment complications to the clinical team
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-centered ambulatory care environment

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program. If holding an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), candidate must be willing to enroll in an accredited BSN program within 3 years of the start date and complete the degree within 5 years of the start date.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting, with demonstrated competency in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Direct experience in one or more of the following specialty areas:

• Infusion therapy administration and vascular access management
• Intravenous (IV) insertion and line maintenance
• Chemotherapy administration and oncology nursing protocols
• Hematology oncology specialty care

 

CORE COMPETENCIES: Advanced clinical knowledge in oncology and hematology nursing; strong analytical and critical thinking abilities; proficiency in developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans; excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams; ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced ambulatory environment; demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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