GDN-3C Admit/Hold

Hurley Medical Center • Flint, MI

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse has authority and responsibility for managing nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. Using professional judgment, the nurse conducts ongoing observations and assessments and provides nursing actions in response to identified patient needs. The position follows applicable safety and infection-control standards and participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. The nurse performs duties courteously and in a customer-focused manner according to 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 nurse may direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care to patients. The role is full time, with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and every other weekend.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain BLS and ACLS certifications 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, harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in the site area.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial nursing assessments according to hospital policy; plan and implement written individual nursing care plans based on assessments; and update and maintain care plans as appropriate.
• Provide or direct nursing techniques for patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
• Instruct patients about treatment plans to reduce apprehension associated with hospitalization and educate them on steps to achieve and maintain optimal health.
• Make regular rounds of assigned patients, observing, recording, evaluating, and reporting symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications, and take appropriate follow-up action.
• Maintain accurate accountability records for narcotic administration; administer intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
• Assist with patient disposition planning, including discharge planning and patient or 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 the interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures related to patient care delivery and unit operations.
• Use computer and information systems to input 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.
• Use new technologies or improvements related to the job assignment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time