Registered Nurse (RN)-Interventional Radiology

Tenet•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is part of the Patient Care Services Team and is responsible for the satisfactory completion of nursing care by the nursing team. The RN manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment and collaborating with team members, physicians, other healthcare providers, and ancillary and support services. The role includes leadership, partnership, teaching, and supervision. The RN assesses, monitors, and evaluates patient status; analyzes collected information to independently develop a nursing care plan; and oversees its implementation by the care delivery team. The RN delegates care activities according to patient needs and team members’ skills, supervises care delivery, evaluates responses to treatment and interventions, and revises plans as needed. The RN monitors progress and prepares patients for discharge using established clinical pathways. The RN reports directly to senior unit management, participates in shared decision-making, and builds partnerships with professionals in healthcare and community organizations to support patient outcomes and community health. The position also includes supervising and evaluating subordinate team members, participating in aspects of their employment and performance management, and maintaining compliance with facility policies, standards, training, safety practices, and customer service values.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families.
Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient status, using observations and information collected by other team members to develop a nursing care plan.
Delegate patient care activities according to patient needs and team members’ skills and abilities, and supervise delivery of care.
Evaluate patient responses to treatment and nursing interventions and revise the plan of care when needed.
Monitor patient progress and prepare patients for discharge using established clinical pathways.
Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, ancillary and support services, and community organizations to support desired patient outcomes.
Supervise subordinate team members, including assigning work and evaluating performance.
Participate in the employment process for peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes, or requests as the first level of supervision; and issue work improvement plans to subordinates.
Adhere to the facility’s mission, values, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Complete mandatory education and training.
Maintain a safe working environment and report safety variances promptly.
Participate in meetings, communicate effectively, and support cultural diversity in the work environment.