General Duty RN

MyMichigan Health • Alpena, MI

5d

About The Position

The General Duty RN works in Progressive Care and Med Surg. The position assesses patient health needs and nursing care requirements and delivers holistic nursing care to assigned patients, including maintaining medical records. The nurse may advise and educate patients and the public about health conditions and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

The role includes directing patient assessments and care planning by other nursing staff, implementing nursing actions in accordance with established nursing practice standards, and demonstrating competence in care of neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of care plans and ensures responsible care is provided. The role also includes personal accountability, effective communication and interpersonal relationships, continued professional development, and assisting in the development of other staff.

The position operates equipment and performs job skills as outlined in orientation checklists, policies, and procedures; participates in equipment in-services and competencies; takes part in required performance improvement activities; and is accountable for MyMichigan Health customer service standards.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) credential from AHA within one month of hire or transfer.
• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Ability to perform the job functions, including moving freely about the facility with or without an assistive device.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally and handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health needs and nursing care requirements and deliver nursing care to assigned patients; direct patient assessments by other nursing staff.
• Plan care for assigned patients and direct care planning by other nursing staff.
• Implement nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and demonstrate competence in caring for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and ensure responsible care is rendered to patients.
• Remain accountable for responsible care, communicate effectively, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, pursue continued professional development, and assist with developing other staff members.
• Operate equipment and perform job skills as outlined in orientation checklists, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in equipment in-services and competencies related to role expectations.
• Participate in performance improvement as required by the Health System and job description.
• Understand and be accountable for MyMichigan Health customer service standards.

What This Job Offers

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