Registered Nurse (RN) - 2E - Surgical PCU - FT .9

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers. Full-Time Benefited position - 36 hours per week - 0700-1930; 1900-0730 - WE, Holiday rotation. The Saint Joseph Mercy Health System 2 East Surgical Progressive Care Unit is a 32-bed unit that provides services to Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular and other surgical patients. Additionally, we provide services to other patient diagnoses include general surgery, trauma, along with other surgical and medical diagnoses.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.
• As of 1/1/12, newly hired Registered Nurses must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within a specified time frame.
• Requires current Michigan Nursing License.

Responsibilities

• Views patient holistically; considers physical, psychosocial, emotional, age specific, cultural and spiritual factors and demonstrates appropriate assessment skills for an identified patient population.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to a patient situation. Implements corrective and/or creative interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Develops implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of care using evidenced based interventions and standards of care, while actively involving the patient and family.
• Identifies patient and family education needs. Develops and implements teaching plan based on existing standards, seeking out additional resources when necessary.
• Participates effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team by collaborating to achieve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates awareness of potential hospital acquired conditions such as nosocomial infections, falls and pressure ulcers and actively seeks to prevent.
• Identifies customer service needs and meets or exceeds expectations.
• Respectfully communicates both written and verbal information that is accurate, timely, concise and thorough.
• Manages team members to provide care for a group of patients during a designated time frame.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes individual workload around patient and unit needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees