RN Registered Nurse - Stepdown - Nights - Weeknights & 3rd Weekend

RN Registered Nurse – Stepdown – FT Nights – 7p–7:30a Weeknights & Every 3rd Weekend

Apply for the RN Registered Nurse – Stepdown – FT Nights – 7p–7:30a Weeknights & Every 3rd Weekend role at Henry Ford Health
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• Schedule: FT Nights – 7p–7:30a Weeknights & Every 3rd Weekend (36 Hours Per Week)
• Hospital: Henry Ford Health Genesys
• Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan
• Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000
• Department: TCU – Stepdown

• Use independent professional judgment, analytical skills, and the nursing process to provide a full range of delegated, interdependent, and independent nursing services to patients.
• Within the framework of the Seven Dimensions of Patient Care and Benner's Domains of Nursing Practice, demonstrates clinical competence; compassion and customer service orientation; focus on process and outcomes; and cost‑consciousness when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients.
• Provide patient care that reflects a respect for patient’s rights, dignity, values, culture, preferences, and expressed needs. Assess patient/family needs for information and education across the continuum, plan and implement patient teaching using a variety of techniques and methods, and evaluate effectiveness of educational interventions.
• Collaborate with patient/family, hospital staff, and community agencies to develop discharge plans that prepare patients for continued care needs.
• Perform assessment for risk factors including fall, skin breakdown, VTE, and aspiration. Initiate appropriate initiatives as indicated (SKINN Bundle, Fall Prevention Plan, SCD, etc.).
• Initiate problems and outcomes list (plan‑of‑care) based on medical diagnosis and patient needs.
• Monitor, document, and report patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Document nursing interventions (NIC) and progress toward outcomes (NOC); patient education; and evaluation every shift, as required.
• Educate patient regarding treatment plan, safety measures, medications, and self‑care as indicated. Document education activities on shift assessment flowsheet and plan of care (POC). Work with Case Manager to ensure appropriate referrals initiated prior to discharge.
• Implement/complete medical interventions as ordered. Initiate standing orders appropriately. Initiate and assist with all patient care activities including activities of daily living and provide other services as required for patient comfort, safety, and well‑being.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and procedures as written.
• Establish and maintain peripheral IV therapy.
• Obtain body fluid specimens per procedure; administer medications, IVs, and blood products according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery or other invasive procedures according to established guidelines.
• Recognize acute changes in respiratory, neurological, cardiac, and urinary status and respond appropriately with direct intervention and physician/SWAT notification.
• Maintain a physically safe environment for patients, using restraints and universal precautions as per policy.
• Communicate with other professionals, departments, and physician staff to ensure appropriate progress of patients through the system.
• Support organization, nursing department, and unit strategic goals, participate in quality monitoring and improvement activities, and mentor student nurses.
• Perform emergency equipment checks, respond to life‑threatening emergencies with CPR and direct interventions.
• Document patient care per established documentation guidelines.
• Encourage patient and family education, comfort, and emotional support.
• Support and actively participate in maintaining a healthy work environment by treating co‑workers with respect and resolving conflicts promptly.
• Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality requirements and provide patient‑centered care.

• Licensed RN credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained within 60 days of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 90 days of hire date or job transfer date required (or Certified Instructor).
• Graduate of an approved professional RN nursing program (RN credential).

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
• Department:
  Stepdown Intermediate Care 009
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: MIGRA Teamsters RN Local 332

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services