Registered Nurse RN-PCU Cardiac Intermediate

Summary

14K for 2 years sign on bonus for qualified candidates

This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

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  * Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.
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  * Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs.
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  * Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path.
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  * Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.
• Demonstrates proficiency (according to hospital and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.
• Educates patients and families.
• Provides teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.
• Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.
• In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Credential: RN:
  Registered Nurse. Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  . Qualification Source: MI. Essential: true.
• Credential: ACLS:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 12 months of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: . Essential: true.
• Credential: BLS:
  Basic Life Support. Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 3 months of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: AHA. Essential: true.
• Credential: DIMC:
  Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man. Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 12 months of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: . Essential: true.
• Credential: TEAM ADVANCED:
  Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt. Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8/1/2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification). Qualification Source: . Essential: true.

Education:

Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

• Completion of orientation process as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.
• PCCN certification preferred.

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require…