Registered Nurse RN Med/Surg

MyMichigan Health•Gladwin Township, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Med-Surg Nurse Manager. The Staff RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on the nursing unit according to established policies, procedures and guidelines. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the patient’s plan of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

RN: Registered Nurse
BLS: Basic Life Support
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
FINGERPRINT: Fingerprinting
TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Aggression Management
Associates Degree in Nursing required.
Good basic clinical skills in delivering care in an acute care facility.
Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and co-workers.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
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

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete the TEAM ADVANCED certification.

Responsibilities

Completing nursing assessment of patient and documenting appropriately in the patient chart.
Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
Implements plan of care and documents in the chart.
Evaluates patient’s response to care and updates plan of care.
Oversees the delegation of specifics of the patient plan of care to unit staff.
Engages in patient/family teaching as appropriate.
Maintains professional standards by participating in educational opportunities and Performance Improvement activities.
Communicates with the Health Care Team.
Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
All other duites as assigned.