Multispecialty RN: Surgical​/Oncology​/Hospice

Schedule

Full-time 7am – 7:30pm Monday thru Friday & every 3rd weekend

Henry Ford Health Genesys

Grand Blanc, Michigan

• 5% Market Pay Differential
• Increased Night Shift Premium - 10%
• $2 Weekend Differential
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Surgical, Oncology, General Medicine, Hospice (2S)

• 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, demonstrate 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.
• Coordinate development of a multi‑disciplinary plan of care in accordance with Nursing Problem Care Sets and/or clinical practice guidelines, age‑specific requirements and professional and regulatory requirements to ensure appropriate length of stay, use of resources, and achievement of quality outcomes.
• Provide patient care that reflects 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; evaluate effectiveness of educational interventions.
• Help to alleviate patient fears and anxiety through skilful application of professional and interpersonal communication.
• Utilize a variety of pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic approaches to ensure patient comfort and relief of pain.
• Involve patient, family, and significant others in development of plan of care.
• Collaborate with patient/family, hospital staff, and community agencies to develop discharge plans that prepare patients for continued care needs.
• Complete assessment for risk factors including fall, skin breakdown, VTE, and aspiration; initiate appropriate initiatives such as the SKINN Bundle, Fall Prevention Plan, and SCD.
• Complete medication reconciliation upon admission and change in level of care.
• Establish, direct, coordinate, and document plan of nursing care in conjunction with patient/family.
• Initiate problem and outcome 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.
• Review discharge plans/instructions with patient prior to discharge, including signs/symptoms to watch for after leaving the hospital; ensure appropriate follow‑up arranged.
• Ensure that core measures discharge instructions are given to all CHF patients.
• Document patient care according to established documentation guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill application of basic nursing procedures such as dressing change, catheterization, NG tube insertion, and suctioning.
• Implement and complete medical interventions as ordered; initiate standing orders appropriately.
• Assist with all patient care activities including activities of daily living and provide other services as required for patient comfort, safety, and well‑being.
• Assess and initiate interventions to prevent/minimize patient skin breakdown.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and procedures as written.
• Establish and maintain peripheral IV therapy; obtain body fluid specimens per procedure; obtain blood specimens when no phlebotomist is assigned; perform blood capillary glucose monitoring.
• Administer medications, IVs, and blood products according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery or other invasive procedures according to established guidelines.
• Perform or assist with procedures…