Registered Nurse - Float Pool

About the position

Assures the quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act, McLaren Lapeer Region, and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient rights. Begins leadership and preceptor participation when performance demonstrates ability.

Responsibilities

• Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions
• Created the 'always' experience for the patient and looks for ways to improve patient satisfaction
• Provides nursing care directly to patients in a calm and professional manner
• Administers medication to patients as directed/observing the 5 rights of drug administration
• Initiates and monitors IV's and IV medications

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License
• One Year Med/Surg Nursing/One Year Critical Care Nursing or Equivalent two years total (current) hospital-based nursing experience
• BLS Certified
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire
• TNCC within 1 year of hire
• ENPC within 18 months of hire

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty
• Specialty certification within the specific unit

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus