Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will work in Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 4 North Cardiac Stepdown Unit, a 36-bed unit caring for patients with chest pain, arrhythmias, and heart failure. The unit is also designated as a secondary stroke unit. Many patients transfer from Intensive Care or arrive after procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Operating Room. Nurses typically have a patient ratio of 3–4:1 and support from Registered Nurse Leadership, RNs, and Patient Care Technicians. The nurse coordinates and delivers quality, compassionate patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The role includes supporting patients and families, communicating effectively with the healthcare team, and developing solutions to meet patient goals. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible role at the Moross Road campus, scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, consisting of three 12-hour shifts weekly. The schedule rotates every other weekend and observed holiday.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
- Health care provider certification (BCLS).
- Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver quality, compassionate patient care.
- Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Support patients and their families.
- Communicate effectively within the healthcare team.
- Drive solutions to meet patient goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
