About this unit
Welcome to 7 South, a 22-bed Progressive Neuroscience Unit at the heart of Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health’s flagship facility. We specialize in stroke and adult epilepsy care, offering advanced treatments as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a leader in EEG monitoring, including surgical implantation.
This is a high-acuity, fast-paced inpatient unit with a strong reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive culture. You’ll lead a dedicated team of approximately 40 staff members, including RNs, Nurse Techs, and Unit Secretaries, many of whom are early-career nurses eager for mentorship and growth. This unit specializes in the care of stroke and adult epilepsy patients. As an accredited comprehensive stroke center, we can receive and treat the most complex stroke cases. Additionally, our epilepsy program performs a range of EEG monitoring from routine up to surgical implantation. This is a specialized unit, and there are a variety of conditions patients can have in addition to their stroke. Teamwork on this unit is known to be exceptional. Members of 7 South team assist each other in any way they can giving this unit a very welcoming and warm atmosphere.
About Butterworth Hospital
Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you will find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.
Scope of work
As an Inpatient Supervisor, you’ll be both a clinical leader and a mentor, balancing bedside care with administrative responsibilities. You’ll serve as a clinical resource, coach, and guide for a team that thrives on learning and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of ~40 staff across multiple roles
Provide clinical support, mentorship, and coaching—especially for newer nurses
Act as a clinical resource for stroke and epilepsy care
Oversee unit operations, staffing, and performance improvement
Collaborate on program development, goal setting, and project execution
Participate in weekend rotations every 6–9 weeks
Work an on-site schedule: two 12-hour shifts (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and two 8-hour shifts weekly, blending bedside care, leadership, and administrative duties
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Michigan RN license
NIH Stroke certification obtained within ninety days of hire
AHA or ARC Basic Life Saving certification
Preferred
Master’s degree in nursing
1+ year of related clinical experience in area of specialty.
1+ year of experience leading teams or in a supervisory capacity
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
