RN Ortho​/Neuro Surgical Unit

RN Ortho/Neuro Surgical Unit – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

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Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Ortho/Neuro Surgical Unit

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Minimum rate of pay: $34.77 PLUS Daily PAY

Position

Purpose:

The Saint Joseph Mercy Health System 5 East Orthopedic unit is a 32‑bed Med. Surgery unit. It takes care of all adult orthopedic patients including total joint replacements and repair of fractured hip patients. Our experienced nursing staff provides excellent Relationship‑Based Care and is devoted to the orthopedic population. We are Joint Commission Certified for total knee and total hip replacements.

This unit includes 32 private patient rooms each with a private bathroom and shower. Our patient population consists mainly of total knee and total hip replacements, hip fracture patients, and general orthopedic patients. We also accommodate general medicine patients.

Shifts Available: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Status Available: Full time, Part time. Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday per year required for Full‑time and Part‑Time team members.

Education: Graduation from a school of nursing that results in the ability of the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

• Licensure: Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• BLS.
• ACLS required for the following departments:
  Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, Emergency.

Experience: Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply.

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.
• Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age‑specific needs.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of the job description.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.

• Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY.
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Gathers and analyzes patient information.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of care.
• Uses teach‑back methodology to educate patient and family.
• Actively seeks to prevent potential hospital acquired.
• Effectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffs.
• Follows all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals.

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