Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - 36 hours per week - 12 hour Midnight shift Job Clinton area,Michigan USA,Nursing

Registered Nurse - Surgical Step-Down/Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Join our team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital as a Registered Nurse on a 20-bed Surgical Step-Down/Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This unit specializes in providing care for patients transitioning from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a lower level of monitoring. Patients in this unit typically require advanced nursing interventions and continuous cardiac monitoring as they progress toward discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for surgical and cardiac patients.
Perform continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpret rhythms to ensure patient safety.
Monitor and assess patients' conditions, documenting changes and implementing interventions as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in compliance with physician orders and hospital policies.
Provide wound care, post-operative care, and education for surgical patients.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
Participate in daily rounds to discuss patient progress and transition planning.

Unit Support:

Contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient unit environment by adhering to infection control, safety, and quality standards.
Assist with onboarding and mentoring new staff as needed.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and unit performance.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and thorough patient records using the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Ensure proper documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and outcomes.

Education/Experience

Required:

BSN preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Certifications/Licensures

Required:

Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification (BCLS).