Henry Ford Emergency Room

RN1982 · Sep 21, 2008

Henry Ford is a great system to work for. Benefits are great. Pay is good and about the same as other area hospitals. I work at Henry Ford Hospital's main campus in Detroit in an ICU and I know a lot of ER nurses who love working in the ER. I don't think they are all level 1's. I know the HFH in Detroit is. West bloomfield has just started hiring nurses. I prefer working downtown. You will see everything there. I don't know where you live but I live in Oakland County in Troy and it takes me 20-25 minutes max to get to work. PM me if you have any questions about HFH.

Expresso07 · Sep 22, 2008

Hey Michigan RN,

I am a new CNA who would love to work ER for HFH main in Detroit. I would like to know if HFH hire CNA's or ER techs to work in ER?

RN1982 · Sep 22, 2008

Hey Michigan RN,
I am a new CNA who would love to work ER for HFH main in Detroit. I would like to know if HFH hire CNA's or ER techs to work in ER?

Yes. If you go to Henry Ford's website and can search for nursing assistant positions. I don't know if CNAs can work in the ER but if you are looking for a CNA job, search under nursing. Even if you don't get to work in ER, if you get hired in as a CNA on a stepdown or in the ICU or any other unit, it's very good experience.

RN1982 · Sep 22, 2008

Even if it's not ER or ICU, you should try to get in where you can because you can always transfer within the hospital. If you are going to nursing school I suggest applying as a nurse extern in the E.R.

Advanced Practice Columnist / Guide · Sep 22, 2008

Hey Michigan RN,
I am a new CNA who would love to work ER for HFH main in Detroit. I would like to know if HFH hire CNA's or ER techs to work in ER?

I worked at Henry Ford Hospital's ER in Detroit until 2004. They hire ER Tech's there and most are actually EMT trained. I have not seen anyone who was trained as a CNA but I am not positive. You should ask HR about this if this is something you are interested in.

Advanced Practice Columnist / Guide · Sep 22, 2008

Hey Guys,
I'm a senior in the nursing program at the University of Michigan.. and it's coming time to think about what I want to be when I grow up.
I'm looking at hospitals around MI, and have heard SO many good things about Henry Ford (although I've never even seen it). I've been poking around on the websites and stuff and I'm really interested.
Does anybody know anything about Henry Ford ERs? Apparently there are several... which is the best? How's West Bloomfield? Are they a level-1? Do they hire new grads? How are benefits/pay/ratios?
I know, working in the ED as a new-grad is a whole different (controversial) conversation that I'm not interested in having. I WANT to work in the ER, and I can do it (yes, I realize it's gonna be tough) - I've been working as a tech in the ER at St. Joseph Mercy hospital in Ann Arbor through nursing school and also had a nursing externship in the ED so I feel somewhat more prepared than most new-grads.
Anyway, feedback would be greatly appreciated!!!

I worked at Henry Ford Hospital's ER in Detroit. The entire Henry Ford Health System owns a few hospitals and satellite ER's. The West Bloomfield site is a satellite ER at this time. However, a new 300-bed hospital is being built around the site and is slated to open in the Spring 2009. There are other hospitals owned by the sytem in Wyandotte, Warren, and Clinton Township. There are satellite ER's in West Bloomfield, Sterling Heights, and Dearborn.

As far as I know, only the Detroit ER is a Level I Trauma Center. I worked there until 2004 and totally loved the experience. I may actually have responded to a previous question you had before. It is a true trauma ER as you get a good dose of gunshot wounds, stab wounds, motor vehicle crashes, fall injuries, etc. But just like any other ER, you get a lot of frequent fliers who use the ER for their primary care needs. You also get a lot of drunks, homeless people, and women with feminine complaints. The ER in Detroit is run well and has a stable management personnel. There are enough nurses with seniority and many are willing to teach newbies. I know the ER in Detroit hires new grads. The attending staff and residents are very easy to get along with. You can PM me if you have other questions.

rjflyn, ASN, RN · Oct 2, 2008

Just wondering since you are at U of M why you are not considering working there. I worked there a few years ago, I know they do in fact hire new grads, have an ER intern program. At the time their benefits were second to none. Job security was outstanding due to the union- as a matter of fact the just ratified a new contract that give raises of 20-30% over the next 3 years.

And yes HF Detroit along with Receiving are the level 1 trauma centers. Though I also spent a year at Sinai-Grace back before they merged and it might has well have been a level one with what we saw, with shootings literally in the street in front of the place.

RJ

kelima11 · Oct 7, 2008

Hi everyone!

I am new to this website. Also, I am new a GN. I was wondering if anyone works for Henry Ford, Emergency Room in Sterling Heights? I would like to apply there but also would like to know how is there before I do it.

If anyone can please share some tips that would be greatly appreciate it and who I might contact there.

Thank you. :nurse:

RN1982 · Oct 8, 2008

Why not work in the ER at HFH downtown. You will get tons of experience down there. I work at downtown HFH in the ICU and I love it.

kelima11 · Oct 8, 2008

Michigan RN:

Thanks for your response. I live in Sterling Heights and thats why I would like to get a job here because it is close to my house.

If you dont mind me asking who may I contact in downtown HF?

Thanks! :)

Advanced Practice Columnist / Guide · Oct 11, 2008

Hi everyone!
I am new to this website. Also, I am new a GN. I was wondering if anyone works for Henry Ford, Emergency Room in Sterling Heights? I would like to apply there but also would like to know how is there before I do it.
If anyone can please share some tips that would be greatly appreciate it and who I might contact there.
Thank you.

Henry Ford's site in Sterling Heights includes doctor's offices and a satellite ER. Although their ER is open 24 hours, it is mainly intended for non-critically injured patients and urgent care types. Once in a while a patient does present there with chest pain but they are immediately transferred to the nearest Henry Ford facility that can provide in-patient care such as Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township or Henry Ford Macomb Hospital-Warren Campus. Some even get transferred to the main hospital in Detroit.

I am not sure if the satellite ER's such as Sterling Heights and Fairlane in Dearborn hire fresh grads. The ER at the main hospital certainly does. If you are interested in finding a job at Henry Ford, you need to go the their career website at http://henryford.com/home_careers.cfm?id=49647. The site is easy to navigate. I did not see an RN opening for the ER in Sterling Heights but there is one at the Failane site in Dearborn. However, the qualifications indicate that experience is required. The Detroit ER has more than one RN openings.