GDN-3C Admit/Hold

Hurley Medical Center•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse has authority and responsibility for managing nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. The role applies professional judgment to ongoing observations, assessments, and nursing actions in response to identified patient needs. The nurse complies with applicable safety and infection-control standards and participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. All duties are performed courteously and with a customer-focused approach consistent with the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. The position works under the direct supervision of a Manager or designee, who assigns areas of responsibility and reviews results for compliance with established standards. The nurse may direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care. The position is in GDN-3C Admit/Hold, is full time at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), and is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every other weekend.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Must obtain BLS and ACLS certifications upon starting the position and maintain certification according to AHA guidelines.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Clinical competence in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial nursing assessments according to hospital policy; plan and implement written individual nursing care plans based on assessments; and update and maintain care plans as appropriate.
Provide or direct nursing techniques for patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
Instruct patients about treatment plans to reduce apprehension associated with hospitalization and educate them on steps to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Make regular rounds of assigned patients; observe, record, evaluate, and report symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications; and follow through with appropriate action.
Maintain accurate accountability of narcotic administration records; administer intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
Assist in planning patient disposition, including discharge planning and patient and family training.
Maintain professional skills related to the area of practice and assess patients for ongoing continuum-of-care needs.
Assist with orientation of unit personnel and students.
Participate in interpreting, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures concerning patient care delivery and unit operations.
Use computer and information systems to input or retrieve information.
Practice within the Michigan State Nurse Practice Act.
Use effective judgment and respond competently to the unique needs of the patient age groups served, providing treatment when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as required.
Use new improvements and technology related to the job assignment.
Comply with applicable safety and infection-control standards and participate in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
Perform duties courteously and in a customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.
May direct and coordinate the work of professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care.