Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU

Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)
Job Type: Full-Time/Flex | 0.8 - 1.0 FTE or 64 - 80 hours/pp
Schedule: 10-hour Day Shifts, Mon-Thurs (Varied start times from 0530 to 1000) plus rotating weekend call
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UP Health System
- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ACU RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Ambulatory Care Unit is a versatile, patient-focused team serving Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, PACU, and Infusion Services. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to care for patients across multiple specialties, providing a unique blend of procedural, recovery, and outpatient nursing experiences. Nurses in the ACU enjoy a collaborative environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate care are at the center of everything we do.

An ACU RN who excels in this role:

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Prepares, positions, and transports patients for procedures.
• Assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-procedure and post-procedure care.
• Operates specialized equipment and maintains a safe environment.
• Accounts for use of supplies during surgical/endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, and discharges.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support Certification
• One-year medical surgical experience required
• OR, ACU, PACU experience preferred
• ACLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire)
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

UP Health System
- Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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