Registered Nurse RN - Cardiac PCU

MyMichigan Health • Saginaw, MI

99d

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. Up to 14K sign on bonus for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation certification required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Techniques for Effective Aggression Management certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Completion of orientation process as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups.

Nice To Haves

• PCCN certification 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 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.
• Has access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 14K sign on bonus for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees