GDN-3C Admit/Hold

Hurley•Flint, MI

About The Position

This full-time nursing position 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 take nursing actions in response to identified patient needs. The role complies with 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 nurse works under the direct supervision of a Manager or designee, who assigns areas of responsibility and reviews results for compliance with established standards. The position may direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care to patients. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., every other weekend, at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period).

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
Obtain BLS and ACLS certifications upon starting the position and maintain certification according to AHA guidelines.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Clinical competence in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.
Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial nursing assessments according to hospital policy; develop and implement written individual nursing care plans and update them as appropriate.
Provide or direct nursing techniques to support patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
Educate patients about treatment plans, reduce apprehension related to hospitalization, and explain steps to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Make regular rounds of assigned patients; observe, record, evaluate, and report symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications, and 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 and 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 within the Michigan State Nurse Practice Act.
Use effective judgment and respond competently to the unique needs of the patient age groups served, including treatment when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned and use new technologies or improvements relevant to the job assignment.