Registered Nurse RN

MyMichigan Health•Alma, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients using the nursing process, including ongoing assessment of each patient's total needs. The RN provides interventions to treat presenting symptoms and evaluates their effectiveness and patients' responses. The RN serves as a team leader, team member, and resource to others; delegates and oversees support staff; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to establish patient goals and outcomes. The RN is responsible for meeting the needs of diverse patient populations. The role includes assessing patient needs and providing skilled nursing services under the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted evidence-based nursing standards. The RN provides direct care, evaluates and helps revise treatment plans, and complies with applicable regulations and hospital policies. Other duties include patient and family education, documentation and communication of clinical findings, supporting surgical preparation and procedures, and maintaining a safe care environment. The RN practices within the scope of the state license and may be subject to an on-call or irregular schedule.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
One year of acute care experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups at all levels, conveying ideas and concepts clearly.
Knowledge, ability, and competence in treating the patient populations specific to the unit.
Must complete blood-borne pathogen and TB testing as required by MyMichigan Health.
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Windows.
Ability to interpret information and report pertinent data to physicians.
Ability to organize and prioritize the needs of one or multiple patients and manage routine unit duties.
Ability to document clearly and communicate verbally and in writing, in person and by phone.
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, get along with others, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to stay awake and work subject to an on-call or irregular schedule.
Ability to move freely about the unit and hospital and to frequently sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to physically assist patients, including lifting at least 50 pounds.
Required overall vision, including reading, depth perception, close-up work, and peripheral vision; hearing and speech are necessary.
Dexterity to handle, reach, grasp, finger, and feel.
Ability to work with latex equipment or supplies and wear personal protective equipment containing latex or an appropriate substitute.
Ability to work in stressful situations involving trauma, grief, death, public contact, decision-making, and sustained concentration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly assess patients' needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted evidence-based nursing standards.
Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, education, responding to call lights and alarms, and assisting with transfers.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and suggest or participate in revisions in collaboration with team members.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines, as well as hospital policies and procedures.
Interpret relevant information and report pertinent data, significant changes, and abnormal findings to physicians and appropriate team members in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families according to assessed learning needs, considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural and spiritual variables.
Organize and prioritize patient needs, manage assignments, and instruct other team members about individualized care when appropriate.
Document accurately, clearly, and concisely, including pertinent clinical data.
Participate in regulatory surveys, performance improvement activities, orientation, and ongoing competency activities.
Help maintain a safe and secure patient-care environment and understand emergency preparedness procedures.
Assemble patient charts, complete medical histories, and provide pre-operative and discharge instructions suited to patients and families.
Ensure the current history and physical is on the chart, that it matches the surgical consent plan, and that the consent is signed.
Ensure required laboratory work, x-rays, and cardiograms are completed and documented for surgical patients, and communicate results to the surgeon and anesthesiologist in a timely manner.
Complete procedural checklists, initiate physician orders, and complete tasks required to prepare patients safely for surgery.
Assist the anesthesiologist with nerve blocks by ensuring proper site marking, completion of safety checklists, signed consent, and maintenance of a sterile field.
Delegate appropriate tasks and oversee their completion by other team members.
Perform other clinical and technical duties according to health-system policies and procedures, and other duties as assigned.