RN - ED

MyMichigan Health•Sault Ste. Marie, MI

14h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works primarily in direct patient care and demonstrates competent clinical practice in the Emergency Department. The role triages patients, obtains histories and vital signs, and assesses patient needs. The RN initiates immediate care independently when a physician is unavailable in life-threatening situations and provides care for both acutely ill and nonacute patients. The position involves performing simple and complex nursing procedures, assisting physicians with procedures, and providing physical and psychological comfort to patients, families, and visitors. The RN provides discharge and follow-up instructions and answers ambulance radios, independently giving appropriate orders for prehospital care. The role uses sophisticated equipment and serves varied patients in a frequently stressful environment. The RN assesses and reassesses patient health status, identifies changes in condition, individualizes and coordinates plans of care, implements nursing interventions, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN processes provider orders, communicates with patients, families, and health care workers, documents interventions and responses, supports patient and family education, and maintains a safe environment. The position requires collaboration with the care team, appropriate prioritization of Emergency Department care by acuity, and adherence to medical center policies, procedures, and attendance expectations. The employee participates in continuing education, computer-based learning, ED in-service training, and ED Skills Day. MyMichigan Health employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in additional learning opportunities. The work may involve stressful situations, public contact, trauma, grief, and death; potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials; and use of personal protective equipment. The role requires mobility around the facility, vision and hearing, dexterity, and the ability to sit, stand, walk, and change posture for extended or frequent periods. Physical demand is classified as medium, including lifting or carrying 21–50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently, and handling 10 pounds constantly. A sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates, and eligible employees may receive a benefits package.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing and licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
Knowledge of nursing skills normally acquired through two years of experience working in the medical center or a similar setting.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Windows; further learning opportunities may be required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Vision and hearing sufficient for the role, with or without assistive devices.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially repetitively.
Ability to meet the medium physical demands of the job, including the stated lifting, carrying, walking, standing, pushing, and pulling requirements.
Weekend RN positions require a minimum of two years' experience.

Nice To Haves

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), preferred within 6 months of hire.
CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse), preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments, intervene appropriately and promptly, and participate in care planning.
Assess patient needs and provide skilled nursing services according to the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted nursing practice.
Process physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and promptly; follow up on medication changes and order clarifications.
Evaluate treatment plan effectiveness and suggest or facilitate changes to improve patient care.
Collaborate with team members to update and revise treatment plans using current information.
Use physical assessment techniques to identify patient problems and care needs, recognize limitations, and seek appropriate resources.
Provide clinical care involving airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, blood gas analysis, venipuncture, and physical assessment.
Reassess patient health status and identify significant changes in condition.
Individualize and coordinate the prescribed plan of care with health care team orders.
Communicate pertinent care information to patients, families, and other health care workers.
Initiate home health referrals when appropriate.
Set priorities and implement nursing measures consistent with the plan of care and standards of care.
Recognize changes in patient condition and take action to manage, reduce, or eliminate symptoms and promote comfort.
Respect patient dignity and privacy; document nursing interventions and patient responses.
Maintain a safe patient environment and take action to prevent risk situations.
Educate patients and families about procedures, use available educational materials, and document instructions provided.
Use effective interpersonal skills, assist peers with patient care, and recognize stress in others while using positive coping techniques.
Prioritize Emergency Department care according to patient acuity.
Follow medical center policies and procedures and meet work attendance expectations.
Participate in continuing education, computer-based learning modules, ED in-service training, and ED Skills Day.
Triage patients; obtain patient histories and vital signs; assess patients; initiate immediate care in life-threatening situations when a physician is absent; assist physicians with procedures; provide comfort and discharge/follow-up instructions; and answer ambulance radios with appropriate prehospital care orders.