Registered Nurse ICU

MyMichigan Health • West Branch Township, MI

24d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) functions primarily in direct patientcare, and demonstrates “competent” clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life threatening situations. Provides care for the acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to the patient, their family and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, gives appropriate orders for pre-hospital care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment.

Requirements

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required Within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Required Within 3 months of hire or transfer
• RN - Registered Nurse Required State of Michigan
• TEAM ADVANCED - Techniques for Effective Aggression Management Required Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Possess clinical competence in airway management, cardiac monitoring, Intravenous (IV) therapy, blood gas analysis, venipuncture and physical assessment.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning.
• Regularly assesses patient’s/client’s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Processes physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, and does follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or facilitates changes in plan to improve patient care.
• Actively participates in updating/ revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree