Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Grand Ledge

McLaren Health Care • Grand Ledge, MI

8h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing care within the assigned unit’s scope of practice, following hospital policies and procedures, nursing process guidelines, and standards of care and practice. The RN assesses assigned patients, documents and evaluates their responses to the plan of care, takes appropriate corrective action, implements the plan of care, provides patient teaching, and oversees ancillary personnel performing technical tasks.

This position is in the Emergency Department in Grand Ledge. The posting describes the department as providing emergency evaluation, stabilization, treatment, and disposition for patients of all ages and a broad range of acuity. Emergency nurses may care for patients with minor illnesses and injuries as well as critically ill patients requiring immediate stabilization and transfer. Nurses, patient care technicians, and providers work closely together to maintain patient flow, respond to changes in acuity, and ensure patient safety.

The scheduled shift is nights, with daily work times of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and 72 scheduled biweekly hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider.
• For Emergency Department RNs, PALS and TNCC are required within one year of hire.
• Experience specific to the unit or position may be required to maintain the unit’s overall competency level, as required by a regulatory agency.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional nursing experience.
• Experience in a specialty area.
• ACLS certification is preferred in other units.

Responsibilities

• Assess each assigned patient, document and evaluate the patient’s response to the plan of care, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Plan and implement the patient’s plan of care or standard of care and provide patient teaching using that plan.
• Oversee ancillary personnel performing technical tasks.

What This Job Offers

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