General Duty RN

MyMichigan Health • Alpena, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), provides safe, quality care for patients/residents according to individualized care plan that supports patient/resident outcomes. Treats all patients/residents with dignity and respect. Knows, follows and maintains resident rights. Assists with oversight of non-clinical and support staff personnel.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures.
• Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.
• Must have at least two years medical center acute care experience.
• Must demonstrate knowledge in rehabilitation nursing by completion of the rehabilitation training modules.
• Must pass lift test.

Nice To Haves

• Previous direct patient care experience.
• Medical terminology or related experience.
• Minimum of six months experience in acute physical rehabilitation or acceptable related training (such as experience working with conditions including neuromuscular and orthopedic).
• Certified Rehab Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health care needs, nursing care requirements and the delivery of nursing care for all assigned patients, recognizing the specific individual needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Plans and prioritizes care required to meet assigned patients' health care needs.
• Implements nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and established policy.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care to ensure responsible and appropriate care is rendered to patients.
• Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible nursing care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships. Assumes responsibility for own continued development and assists with the development of other staff members.
• Participates in Performance Improvement as required by MyMichigan Health and the job description.
• Understands and is accountable for MyMichigan Health's customer service standards.

What This Job Offers

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