Jobs and Careers

Clinical Nurse Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Apr 2026

About the role

About Dearborn Hospital

Dearborn Hospital is consistently ranked among Michigan’s Top 10 Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Since 1953, we have served as a leading teaching and research institution dedicated to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are recognized for clinical excellence and innovation across multiple specialties, including:

Orthopedics
Neurosciences
Women’s Health
Heart & Vascular Care
Cancer Care

Nurse Leadership Opportunities

We are seeking skilled and motivated nurse leaders who are clinically strong, operationally savvy, and passionate about building engaged, high-performing teams. These leadership roles provide the opportunity to influence day-to-day operations while shaping long-term culture, quality outcomes, and staff development.

If you are a nurse leader who values clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaboration—and who wants to influence positive change—this is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

About the CVICU

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 16-bed cardiovascular/cardiothoracic critical care unit specializing in the care of patients following open-heart and cardiothoracic procedures. The primary patient population includes post-operative CABG patients, who typically recover in the ICU for 2–3 days, as well as patients requiring ICU-level care after complex cardiac and vascular interventions.

Patients include those admitted directly from the operating room following open-heart, vascular, or thoracic surgeries, as well as individuals undergoing TAVR procedures and STEMI interventions.

Nurses in the CVICU care for highly complex patients requiring advanced therapies and technology, including:

Mechanical ventilation
Swan-Ganz catheters
Vasopressors and inotropic infusions
High-alert medication drips
Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
Impella devices
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Chest tube management

Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2, with 1:1 assignment for highly acute patients. Staffing is acuity-based, with flexibility to meet the needs of the unit and ensure safe, high-quality care.

About the SICU

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a 17-bed unit dedicated to caring for critically ill patients who are hemodynamically unstable or at risk of acute organ failure. The SICU provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients experiencing or at risk for significant physiological deterioration.

The patient population includes medical-surgical, surgical, and trauma patients, requiring close monitoring, advanced interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support recovery and optimal outcomes.

Scope of work

The Clinical Nurse Manager is an experienced leader responsible for the overall management of assigned units and services. This role provides leadership and oversight of patient care staff to support a culture of excellence in clinical practice, staff engagement, recruitment and retention, and strong clinical and operational outcomes.

The Nurse Manager ensures the safe and effective delivery of patient care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, administrative, and clinical standards, as well as organizational policies and procedures. Serving as a key advocate for safety and retention, the Nurse Manager leverages data, technology, and evidence-based practices to drive decision-making and proactively mitigate risk.

This role fosters a desirable and supportive work environment that enables staff and the organization to meet or exceed strategic goals. The Nurse Manager models effective communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, and interdisciplinary partners. Role-specific responsibilities and competencies align with the organization’s Professional Practice Model.

The position reports to the Director of Nursing or above.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Under general direction, the Clinical Nurse Manager maintains 24-hour accountability for leadership and management of a designated patient care unit. Responsibilities include promoting high-quality nursing care, cost-effective resource utilization, staff professional development, and a Patient- and Family-Centered Care culture.

Qualifications

Required