What You Will Do
- Lead and inspire a dynamic nursing team to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care across school-based health centers, directly impacting student wellness and academic success.
- Champion innovative school health initiatives by collaborating with educators, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to create integrated, student-centered care delivery models.
- Drive continuous quality improvement in school-based health services through data-driven decision-making, best practice implementation, and proactive program evaluation.
- Manage fiscal and operational responsibilities for school-based health clinics in partnership with site administrators, ensuring sustainable, high-quality care delivery.
- Advocate for student health equity and wellness by developing culturally responsive programs that address the unique health and social determinants affecting school communities.
- Foster professional growth and clinical excellence among nursing staff through mentorship, ongoing education, and engagement with school health professional organizations.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with school districts, community health organizations, and families to expand access to preventive and primary care services for students.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification in accordance with Henry Ford Health organizational policy.
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible clinical experience demonstrating proven leadership capabilities in a healthcare setting.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Proficiency with standard business technology platforms, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or an equivalent advanced credential.
- Completion of the Henry Ford Health Ambulatory Care orientation program.
- Experience in school-based health services or community health settings.
- Certification in school nursing or public health nursing.
Ambulatory Setting
Multiple locations