Registered Nurse RN Short Stay Unit

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Short Stay Unit has 25 bays and 18 rooms for a total of 43 beds. Short Stay primarily supports adult patients greater than 18 years of age. It treats Med/surg- Observation, post-surgical and post procedural patients, as well as Infusion and Transfusion patients. Patients are Ambulatory/Independent and hemodynamically stable. This is a fast-paced unit with a wide variety of diagnoses with an anticipated disposition within 24-72 hours.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of nursing that results in the ability of the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• BLS.
• ACLS required for the following departments: Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, Emergency
• Graduation from accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs
• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of care
• Uses teach back methodology to educate patient and family
• Actively seeks to prevent potential hospital acquired
• Effectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffs
• Follows all HIPAA policies and procedures
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED