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Hurley Medical Center • Flint, MI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse has authority and responsibility for managing nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. The RN uses professional judgment to conduct ongoing observations and assessments and provide nursing actions related to identified patient needs. The role complies with applicable safety and infection-control standards and participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. The RN performs duties 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 RN may direct and coordinate the work of professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend, at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period).

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain BLS certification 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; develop and implement individualized written nursing care plans and update them as appropriate.
• Provide or direct nursing techniques that promote patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
• Educate patients about treatment plans to reduce apprehension related to hospitalization and support 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 narcotic administration records and administer intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
• Assist with patient disposition planning, including discharge planning and patient/family training.
• Maintain professional skills related to the area of practice.
• Assess patients’ ongoing continuum-of-care needs.
• Assist with orientation of unit personnel and students.
• Participate in interpreting, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures related to patient care and unit operations.
• Use computer and information systems to enter 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 safety and infection-control standards and participate in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Perform duties in a courteous, customer-focused manner consistent with the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.
• May direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care.

What This Job Offers

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