Registered Nurse RN- Ortho Med-Surg

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

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 patients plan of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Credential:RN: Registered Nurse
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Credential:TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Education: ASSOC
Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two years general Medical-Surgical/Charge Nurse experience required.
Skills: Good basic clinical skills in delivering care in an acute care facility.
Interpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care using the Nursing Process by: 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 patients 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.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
All other duties as assigned.