General Duty RN
About The Position
The General Duty RN provides safe, quality care for patients and residents in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), following individualized care plans that support patient and resident outcomes. The role treats patients and residents with dignity and respect, follows and maintains resident rights, and assists with oversight of non-clinical and support staff personnel. The assigned unit is MedSurg (Second Unit). The RN assesses patient health care needs and nursing care requirements, plans and prioritizes care, implements nursing actions according to established standards and policies, and evaluates the effectiveness of care. The position also requires accountability for responsible nursing care, effective communication and interpersonal relationships, continued professional development, and support for other staff members’ development.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing (NRG).
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential; qualification source: Michigan (MI).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), required within one month of hire or transfer.
- Ability to perform the job functions described, including moving freely about the facility with or without an assistive device.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
- 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.
- Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; repeated movements may be required regularly or frequently.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands: occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds; frequently handle 20 pounds and/or walk, stand, or operate push/pull arm or leg controls; constantly handle 10 pounds.
- Follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous direct patient care experience.
- Medical terminology knowledge or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient health care needs, nursing care requirements, and delivery of nursing care for assigned patients, recognizing the individual needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Plan and prioritize care to meet assigned patients’ health care needs.
- Implement nursing actions in accordance with established nursing practice standards and policies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care to ensure responsible and appropriate care is provided.
- Hold self accountable for responsible nursing care and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal relationships.
- Take responsibility for continued development and assist with the development of other staff members.
- Participate in Performance Improvement as required by MyMichigan Health and the job description.
- Understand and be accountable for MyMichigan Health’s customer service standards.
- Assist with oversight of non-clinical and support staff personnel.
- Operate equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policies, and procedures; participate in relevant equipment in-services and competencies; and perform job skills outlined on the orientation checklist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
