Critical Care Supp Staff-72 for 80

Hurley•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Critical Care Supp Staff Registered Nurse has authority and responsibility for managing nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. The nurse uses professional judgment to conduct ongoing observations and assessments and provide nursing care in response to identified patient needs. The role complies with applicable safety and infection-control standards and participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. All duties are performed courteously and with a customer-focused approach consistent with the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. The position works under the direct supervision of a Manager or designee, who assigns responsibilities and reviews results for compliance with established standards. The nurse may direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care. In addition to Cath Lab recovery duties, the position assists with Rapid Response and other areas when qualified and requested.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
Two years of critical care experience.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Clinical competence in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.
Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Complete initial nursing assessments according to hospital policy; develop, implement, update, and maintain written individual nursing care plans based on assessments.
Provide or direct nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
Educate patients about treatment plans to reduce apprehension associated with hospitalization and explain steps to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Make regular rounds and observe, record, evaluate, and report patient symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications; take appropriate follow-up action.
Maintain accurate narcotic administration records and administer intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
Assist with patient disposition planning, including discharge planning and patient or family training.
Maintain professional skills related to the area of practice.
Assess patients’ ongoing continuum-of-care needs.
Assist with orientation of unit personnel and students.
Participate in interpreting, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures related to patient care delivery and unit operations.
Use computer and information systems to enter or retrieve information.
Practice in accordance with the Michigan State Nurse Practice Act.
Apply effective judgment and respond competently to the unique needs of the age groups served, providing treatment when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned and use new technologies or improvements related to the job assignment.
In addition to Cath Lab recovery duties, assist with and cover Rapid Response and other areas when qualified and requested.