Registered Nurse; MedSurg​/Nights

This is a 16 bed unit that provides acute care medical/surgical care for adult patients with diagnoses related to the GI/GU, endocrine, and renal systems, as well as to patients with hematological and oncologic diseases. General diagnosis for care may include acute hemodialysis, pneumonia, CHF, weakness, dehydration, hypoxia, cellulitis, DVT, electrolyte imbalance, sepsis/SIRS, asthma, COPD, anemia, dyspnea, bronchitis, end-stage CAD, cancer, blood disorders, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and substance abuse.

* This role could also include cross training to pediatrics/Med/Surg on 5W with interest.

The RN is responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care. The RN coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by delegating and working
cooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary nursing and other members of the healthcare team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and professional nursing performance in the clinical setting. The RN is also
accountable to practice in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, Article 15 (Health Occupations), Part 172 (Nursing). The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her area.

$34.00 - $49.18 per hour

Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks.

Three 12 hour shifts per week, 7pm to 7:30am. Every 3rd weekend required.

• Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program required.

• Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required.

• Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) required.

• Certification in specialty area (CCRN, CRN, CNOR, CEN, etc) preferred.

• Recent hospital experience and/or previous nursing practice experience preferred.

• 2 years prior RN experience in desired specialty area preferred

• Prior experience with electronic patient documentation system preferred

• Prior experience with technology common to specialty area (i.e., cardiac monitors, IV pumps) preferred.

• Bilingual preferred.

• QUALITY OF PRACTICE – Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

• EDUCATION – Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current evidence-based nursing practice.

• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION – Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

• COLLABORATION – Collaborates with patient, family and other members of the healthcare team in the conduct of nursing practice.

• ETHICS – Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.

• EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE and RESEARCH – Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

• RESOURCE UTILIZATION – Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

• COLLEGIALITY - Interacting with and contributing to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.

• Demonstrates leadership in the profession and in the professional practice setting.

• Appropriately directs and supervises support personnel in the performance of delegated nursing activities.

• Actively participates in or supports, on a regular basis, shared decision-making activities.

• Demonstrates awareness of and accountability to department/organization strategic goals and quality initiatives.

• ASSESSMENT…