Registered Nurse - Cardiology Stepdown

McLaren Health Care • Bay City, MI

109d

About The Position

The position is located in the 5 East Cardiology Stepdown department, where the nurse collaborates with physicians to provide a comprehensive plan of care aimed at returning patients to optimal health. The role involves providing bedside nursing care, executing medical orders, and overseeing the functions of various support staff including Nurse Assistants and Patient Care Associates. The nurse is also responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.
• Must satisfactorily complete the first available basic dysrhythmia course.
• ACLS within one year of hire/transfer.
• NIHSS Certification; if not current, must be obtained within twelve months of hire/transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a leadership role encompassing integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.
• Delegates and coordinates tasks and assignments of nursing care.
• Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.
• Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge/transfer planning conferences.
• Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewhere in the community.
• Teaches and/or guides professional and ancillary personnel.
• Precepts/mentors new employees and students.
• Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree