Registered Nurse RN

Summary

This position functions within the job description of a RN in My Michigan Medical Center - Gladwin, and also has basic knowledge of pathophysiology of cancer and is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for these special patients.

• (30%) Regularly assesses patient's/client's needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• (30%) Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
• (20%) Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
• (10%) Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• (10%) Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
• Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.
• Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn.
• Participates in care conferences as assigned.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident.
• Coordinates care provided by LPNs and certified nurse's aide.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately.
• Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.
• Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participates in regulatory surveys.
• Participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• In addition to the generic RN administers complicated IV therapy, antibiotic, blood and chemotherapy.
• Assesses patient for signs or symptoms of complications of cancer or treatment protocols.
• Accurately uses central lines for drawing blood, administering chemotherapy, etc.
• Interacts positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and integration of theory to practice for medical and oncology patients.

• RN:
  Registered Nurse
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support – within 3 months of hire or transfer (AHA) – Essential: true
• Finger Princ:
  Fingerprinting – Essential: true

• Education:
  
  Associates Degree
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor in nursing preferred
• Education Specialization:
  
  NRG
• Essential: true

• Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without…