Graduate Nurse-Rehab

Hurley•Flint, MI

18h

About The Position

The Graduate Nurse-Rehab works in an orientation setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The nurse initially performs less-skilled clinical nursing work and progresses to independent performance of skilled nursing care procedures through performance evaluations. The role includes ongoing observation and assessment, identifying patient needs, and taking nursing actions using professional judgment and Graduate Nurse-level expertise. The orientation program may last no longer than 45 days. Upon successfully completing the Michigan Registered Nurses Licensing Examination, the Graduate Nurse automatically promotes to General Duty Nurse. The position participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement, follows applicable safety and infection-control standards, and performs duties courteously and in accordance with the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. Work is under the direct supervision of a departmental or unit manager, or designee, who assigns responsibilities and reviews results for compliance with established standards. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every other weekend. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period).

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized School of Nursing.
BLS provider certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 18 months before hire or job transfer, or certification as an instructor.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Clinical competency in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with patients, facilities, physicians, team members, and other Medical Center employees.
Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Must take the Michigan State Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses no later than 45 days from hire into this classification; failure to do so results in termination.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with initial nursing assessments in accordance with hospital policy; plan, implement, update, and maintain written individual nursing care plans.
Provide basic and technical nursing care, including physical examination procedures, urinary catheterizations, dressing changes, decubitus care, irrigations, suctioning, and monitoring intravenous therapy; use aseptic technique for sterile procedures. More complex treatments require sign-off by a Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse before independent performance.
Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, and oral hygiene; turn and position patients, conduct range-of-motion exercises as needed, and assist with ambulation.
Collect and label specimens, perform specific specimen tests, calculate intake and output, take and record vital signs, and document and chart according to hospital policy and procedure.
Assist with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients; make and change beds; and prepare patient remains after death according to hospital policy and procedure.
Participate in patient and family education, including preparation for surgery or special procedures, discharge, and transfer.
Assist in planning patient disposition, including discharge planning and patient and family training.
Participate in interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures relating to patient care delivery and unit operations.
Access computer and information systems to enter and retrieve information.
Use effective judgment and respond appropriately to the needs of the patient age groups served.
Perform other related duties as required and use improvements or technology relevant to the job assignment.
Participate in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
Comply with applicable safety and infection-control standards and perform duties courteously and in accordance with the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.