Registered Nurse RN - Float Pool

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

83d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs a variety of integrated neurological/neurosurgical and trauma critical care functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner. Position requires travel among MyMichigan Health subsidiaries. For casual positions: casual employees have no regularly scheduled work hours, but require an understanding of, and agreement to fulfill, the minimum time commitments of the position for as long as the position is held. These are (if needed) at least 48 hours per month with 24 of those hours worked on weekends, and an annual requirement of 24 hours worked on holidays.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM ADVANCED) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8/1/2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification).
Completion of orientation process and required competencies.
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.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Bachelor's degree.
TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) class completion.

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 healthcare 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.