Registered Nurse RN- General Medical

Registered Nurse RN
- General Medical

Apply for the Registered Nurse RN
- General Medical role at My Michigan Health
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This position assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for general medical/surgical patients. Employees in this casual position are required to pick up shifts as outlined in the Midland Nursing Casual Employee Policy.

• (30%) Regularly assess patients/clients' needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• (30%) Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
• (20%) Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan and make suggestions or participate in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
• (10%) Process physician/provider orders and perform physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• (10%) Follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret information and report pertinent clinical data to the physician.
• Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural/spiritual variables.
• Provide education to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Participate in care conferences as assigned.
• Develop and maintain good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet patient needs.
• Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians.
• Organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or individual patients.
• Manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instruct other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilize clinical pathways appropriately.
• Remain calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Document accurately, clearly, and concisely, including pertinent clinical data.
• Share information and report significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participate in regulatory surveys.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to stay current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remain current on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars.
• Demonstrate understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• Interact positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.
• Monitor and initiate safety measures to prevent patient injury.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BLS:
  Basic Life Support – Equivalent experience within 3 months of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: AHA. Essential: true.
• DIMC:
  Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man – Employees hired after January 1 2025 must complete a Telemetry Monitoring and Management class within 12 months of hire or transfer. Essential: true.
• RN:
  Registered Nurse – Qualification Source: MI. Essential: true.
• TEAM ADVANCED:
  Techniques for Effective Aggression Management – Equivalent experience within 6 months of hire or transfer. Essential: true.

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree. Equivalent experience:
  Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
  
  Education Specialization:
  
  NRG. Essential: true.

• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups.
• Technology competency in Microsoft Windows.
• Other training opportunities may be required.

• Exposure to stressful situations, trauma, grief, and death.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including latex materials.
• Mobility throughout the facility; ability to perform job functions. Vision and hearing necessary.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for long periods, with postural changes required.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens; must follow blood borne pathogen and TB testing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and maintain regular attendance.
• Overall dexterity required; may involve repetitive motions.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. May occasionally lift or carry 21–50 lbs.