Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

5h

About The Position

UP Health System - Portage is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
an ICU/Med Surg RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated
to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your
skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives
of those we serve.

Requirements

• Current Michigan RN license (or attain within 90 days of hire)
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification is required (available upon hire)
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-Year Medical-Surgical Experience Preferred
• 1-year Critical Care Experience Preferred (for ICU)
• ICU RN Certifications: ACLS, PALS, TNCC (within 6 months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a patient focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family.
• Cares for patients in accordance with established best practices.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclosure only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree