Registered Nurse RN- Neuro PCU

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

3d•Onsite

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. This role involves assessing patients for physical, emotional, psych/social, and family support needs. The nurse will organize and coordinate all aspects of patient care, evaluate patient progress, and consult and collaborate with the healthcare team. Responsibilities also include demonstrating proficiency in nursing skills, communicating effectively, educating patients and families, and promoting clinical knowledge development. Access to the medication and supply room for stocking purposes is also part of the role.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
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 Man (DIMC) credential required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM ADVANCED) certification required 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 as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator.
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.
Demonstrate 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

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
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 (according to hospital 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.
Access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.
Other duties as assigned.