Registered Nurse RN- SICU

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of integrated pre and post-operative critical care functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

Requirements

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Within 12 months of hire or transfer)
BLS: Basic Life Support (Within 3 months of hire or transfer)
RN: Registered Nurse
TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt (Within 6 months of hire or transfer)
Completion of orientation process as described in the Critical Care Competency Policy, and as outlined for the care of the post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patient and general surgery patient requiring critical care nursing skills.
Open-heart trained within one year of hire and with manager approval.
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. May be required to participate in further learning opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.
Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patients 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 patients plan of care or clinical path.
Consults and collaborates with members of the healthcare team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback for the following: Adolescent - 13 to 17 years, Adult - 18 to 64 years, Later Adult - 65 years and older.
Demonstrates proficiency (according to hospital and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patients 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 healthcare 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.
Other duties as assigned.