Registered Nurse RN - General Surgical

Overview

Up to 14K sign on bonus for qualified candidates. This position has basic medical/surgical knowledge in order to care for general surgical, vascular, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic surgical patients, which may include surgical step-down patient population. Employees who are in the casual position are required to pick up shifts as outlined in the Midland Nursing Casual Employee Policy.

Summary

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• Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Provides direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
• 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.
• Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• 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. Provides 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 patient. Coordinates care provided by patient care technicians.
• 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. Maintains composure in stressful situations.
• Documents accurately, clearly, and concisely with pertinent clinical data. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members. Participates in regulatory surveys and performance improvement activities. Aids with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care. Attends and participates in professional association activities to stay current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards. Keeps informed on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars. Understands the role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• Provides care for tubes, lines, drains and devices per physician orders, including removal when appropriate. Inserts and provides care for IVs. Monitors and initiates safety measures to prevent patient injury.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Credential: BLS:
  Basic Life Support — Essential: true
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 3 months of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: AHA
• Credential: RN:
  Registered Nurse — Essential: true
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within a timeframe per job requirements. Qualification Source: MI
• Credential: TEAM ADVANCED:
  Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt — Essential: true
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 6 months of hire or transfer. (Employees hired on or before 12/31/2023 have 24 months to complete this certification)
• Credential: ACLS:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support — Essential: true
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 12 months of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: AHA
• Credential: DIMC:
  Dysrhythmia Interpretation Mgt — Essential: true
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Telemetry Monitoring and management class (DIMC) within 12 months for employees hired after 1/1/2025

• Education:
  
  ASSOC — Essential: true
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing…