Medical Office Nurse RN Spine & Pain Program

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients using the nursing process, including ongoing assessment of the whole patient, interventions to treat presenting symptoms, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness and patient responses. The RN serves as a team leader, team member, and resource; delegates and oversees support staff; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to establish patient goals and outcomes. The role is responsible for meeting the needs of diverse patient populations. The RN provides skilled nursing care under physician-authorized plans and accepted evidence-based nursing standards, including medication administration, treatments, patient education, and other direct care. The role also supports the safe preparation of surgical patients by completing histories and procedural checklists, verifying required documentation and testing, initiating physician orders, delivering pre-operative and discharge instructions, and assisting the anesthesiologist with nerve blocks. The RN documents care, communicates significant findings, participates in quality and regulatory activities, and practices within state scope-of-practice requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse credential/license for Michigan required.
Basic Life Support certification from the AHA required within one month of hire or transfer.
One year of acute care experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups at all levels in a clear and understandable manner.
Knowledge, ability, and competence in treating unit-specific patient populations.
Compliance with required blood-borne pathogen and TB testing.
Competence with Microsoft Windows in a technology-driven organization.
Ability to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Ability to work with latex equipment or supplies and wear personal protective equipment containing latex or an appropriate substitute when required.
Ability to move freely around the unit and hospital; vision, hearing, speech, and dexterity adequate for the described duties.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Ability to physically assist patients, including lifting; must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work subject to on-call or irregular schedules.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly assess patient needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted evidence-based nursing standards.
Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, education, responding to call lights and alarms, and assisting with transfers.
Evaluate treatment-plan effectiveness and suggest or participate in revisions in collaboration with team members.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, guidelines, and health-system policies and procedures.
Interpret information and report pertinent data and significant changes or abnormal findings to physicians and appropriate team members in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families according to assessed learning needs, including readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural and spiritual variables.
Organize and prioritize patient needs; manage assignments and routine unit duties; and instruct other team members on individualized care when appropriate.
Use clinical pathways appropriately and document accurately, clearly, and concisely, including pertinent clinical data.
Participate in regulatory surveys and performance-improvement activities, assist with orientation and ongoing competencies, and maintain knowledge of specialty trends and professional standards.
Provide a safe and secure environment and understand the RN's role in emergency preparedness procedures.
Assemble the patient's chart and complete and document the patient's medical history.
Provide pre-operative and discharge instructions in a manner suited to the patient and family.
Ensure a current history and physical is on the chart, the plan of care matches the surgical consent, and the patient has signed the consent.
Ensure required laboratory work, x-rays, and cardiograms are completed and documented for surgical patients, and communicate necessary results promptly to the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Complete procedural checklists, initiate physician orders, and complete tasks needed to prepare patients safely for surgery.
Perform clinical and technical aspects of care according to established health-system policies and procedures and the state scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate tasks and oversee their completion by other team members.
Assist the anesthesiologist with nerve blocks by ensuring proper site marking, completion of the safety checklist, signed consent, and maintenance of a sterile field.
Perform other duties as assigned.