Registered Nurse - Float - Requisition #331732

Oaklawn Hospital • Marshall, MI

91d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients using critical thinking and independent judgment, and all phases of nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for the direction and supervision of the nursing patient care team typically made up of Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other technicians. Collaborates with own team and other disciplines in the provision of care. Documents patient care, patient condition, reactions and response to treatment in a timely manner and tracks patient progress. As Relief Supervisor, has responsibilities and authority for nursing management, supervision of nursing personnel, adjustment of daily staffing assignments and patient care in the clinical areas during their shift. Acts on behalf of hospital administration when necessary and communicates and collaborates with appropriate others to assure patient care and personnel management functions.

Requirements

• Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Handle with Care certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification required.
• ACLS, PALS certifications within one (1) year of hire.
• TNCC certification within two (2) years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or specialty certification in nursing preferred.
• Three (3) years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments, develops and updates plan of care accordingly in collaboration with patient.
• Provides and directs nursing care and evaluates outcomes.
• Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
• Uses evidence based tools, established policies, procedures and standards of care and practice.
• Educates patients and family members accordingly.
• Reports actual or potential occurrences according to Oaklawn procedures.
• Completes Halogen self-assessment and multi rater assessments.
• Completes mandatory education and competency assessments, accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Participates in unit based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, supports change.
• Practices at all times in accord with the legal definition of nursing in the State of Michigan, including provisions on delegation and supervision.
• May function as a Relief Supervisor several times throughout the six (6) week schedule.

What This Job Offers

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