Registered Nurse-MICU

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

Requirements

Completion of orientation process as described in the Critical Care Competency Policy.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Competency in Microsoft® Windows.
Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.
Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs.
Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path.
Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.
Demonstrates proficiency (according to medical center and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.
Educates patients and families.
Provides teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.
Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.
All other duties as assigned.