Charge RN

MyMichigan Health • Alpena, MI

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care and delegates work to licensed practical nurses, unit technicians, and other staff as appropriate to provide patient care and comfort. The RN maintains knowledge of and complies with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines relating to patient care.

The Charge RN assesses patient health needs and nursing care requirements, plans and coordinates unit activities and resources, leads and guides personnel, evaluates outcomes against standards, and takes appropriate corrective action. The position also requires accountability for responsible care, effective communication, and participation in Health System performance improvement and customer service standards.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA, required within one month of hire or transfer.
• At least one year of nursing experience on one of the Medical Center's nursing units, except the Rehabilitation Unit, when a permanent Charge Nurse position is open.
• At least two years of medical center acute care experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation nursing through completion of rehabilitation training modules.
• At least six months of experience in acute physical rehabilitation or acceptable related training, such as experience working with neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.
• Must pass a lift test.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and potential management ability, evidenced within the last 12 months by punctuality, attendance, and acceptable job performance under Nursing Department Policies and Procedures, with no current active disciplinary action on file.
• Completion of mandatory and/or voluntary competency, in-service, and continuing education programs.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform job skills required by role-specific orientation checklists, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
• Ability to move freely about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the functions of the job.
• Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
• Overall dexterity, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; movements may be repetitive.
• Ability to meet the stated medium physical demand level, including occasionally lifting or carrying 21–50 lbs., frequently handling 20 lbs. and/or walking, standing, or pushing/pulling arm or leg controls, and constantly handling 10 lbs.
• Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in acute physical rehabilitation or related experience is preferred.
• Certified Rehab Nurse preferred.
• When qualifications 1–3 are judged equal by the Chief Nursing Officer, the nurse with the greatest RN seniority will be considered the candidate of choice, per Article 7.02.A.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health needs and nursing care requirements, demonstrating and ensuring competence in care for the patient populations and age groups served by the assigned unit.
• Assist the Nurse Manager, Nursing Program Coordinator, Program Manager, or Program Director in developing, reviewing, and revising unit-specific policies, procedures, objectives, resource management, and purpose.
• Coordinate resources and lead personnel and activities to accomplish objectives by motivating, educating, guiding, and counseling.
• Evaluate outcomes against established standards, report results, and take appropriate corrective action on potential or actual variances.
• Maintain accountability for responsible care and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal relationships.
• Participate in Performance Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.
• Understand and be accountable for the Health System's customer service standards.
• Delegate care and work to licensed practical nurses, unit technicians, and other staff as appropriate.
• Operate equipment and perform job skills as outlined in orientation checklists, policies, and procedures; participate in related equipment in-services and competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree