Registered Nurse – Neuro Trauma Bay East Job Sterling Heights area,Michigan USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse – Neuro Trauma Bay 6 East

Department
:
Bay 6 East

Daily Work Times
: 7:00pm – 7:30am

Shift
:
Nights

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
: 72

Position Summary

Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.

Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.

Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.

Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge/transfer planning conferences.

Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewhere in the community.

Teaches and/or guides professional and ancillary personnel.

Precepts/mentors new employees and students.

Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

Required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.
Must satisfactorily complete the first available rhythm recognition course
NIHSS Certification; if not current, must be obtained within twelve months of hire/transfer
Must satisfactorily complete ACLS course within one (1) year of hire/transfer
Must complete TNCC (Trauma Nurse Certification) within 18 months of hire/transfer

Preferred

Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent
Stroke certified registered nurse (SCRN) specialty certification.

Additional Information

Schedule:

Full-time
Requisition :
Daily Work Times: 7:00pm – 7:30am
Hours Per Pay Period: 72
On Call:
No
Weekends:
Yes

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