Registered Nurse RN- NTICU

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU) performs integrated neurological, neurosurgical, and trauma critical care functions using the nursing process and broad nursing knowledge. The role involves assessing patients and their support systems, coordinating and evaluating care, and collaborating with the health care team to provide comprehensive patient care. The nurse also educates and supports patients and families through the acute phase of illness, as needed. The position requires completion of the NTICU orientation process as directed by the nurse manager. Employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in additional learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. A $14,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates who agree to a two-year commitment.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Active Registered Nurse credential in Michigan.
BLS certification from the AHA within 3 months of hire or transfer.
Dysrhythmia Interpretation Management certification within 12 months of hire or transfer.
ACLS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer.
TCAR certification within 12 months of hire or transfer into the position.
TEAM Advanced certification within 6 months of hire or transfer, with an extended 24-month completion period for employees in the position on or before 12/31/2023.
Complete the NTICU orientation process as directed by the nurse manager.
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with individuals and groups at all levels and explain ideas and concepts clearly.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities if required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, get along with others, and stay awake.
Ability to move about the facility and perform the job functions, with or without an assistive device; adequate vision and hearing with or without assistive devices; dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds; frequently handle 20 pounds and/or walk, stand, push, pull, or operate arm/leg controls; constantly handle 10 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute.
Follow bloodborne-pathogen and TB-testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and family-support needs.
Organize and coordinate patient care according to patients’ actual or perceived needs.
Evaluate patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge and determining whether goals in the plan of care or clinical path are being met.
Consult and collaborate with health care team members to plan and implement total patient care.
Demonstrate nursing skills proficiency according to hospital and unit policies and procedures to carry out patient care plans.
Communicate verbally and in writing to support desired patient care as a collaborative effort.
Educate patients and families.
Provide teaching, support, and coordination of health care plans for patients and families through the acute phase of illness, as needed.
Promote clinical knowledge development, critical thinking, and clinical judgment through research and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.