Registered Nurse - Emergency Department-Grand Ledge

McLaren Health Care • Grand Ledge, MI

8h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing care within the assigned unit's scope of practice, following hospital policies and procedures, nursing process guidelines, and standards of care and practice. The role assesses assigned patients, plans and implements care, evaluates patient responses, documents findings, takes appropriate corrective action, provides patient teaching, and oversees ancillary personnel performing technical tasks.

The Emergency Department is a nine-bed department serving a rural Northern Michigan community. It provides 24-hour emergency evaluation, stabilization, treatment, and disposition for patients of all ages and a broad range of acuity, from minor illnesses and injuries to critically ill patients who may need stabilization and transfer. Team members work closely across roles to support patient flow, respond to changes in acuity, and ensure patient safety.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS required within six months of hire into the Emergency Department.
• PALS and TNCC required within one year for Emergency Department RNs.
• Experience specific to the unit or position may be required to maintain the unit's overall competency level, as required by a regulatory agency.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional nursing experience.
• Experience in a specialty area will be considered.
• ACLS is preferred in other units.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients, document and evaluate their responses to the plan of care, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Plan and implement the patient's plan of care or standard of care.
• Provide patient teaching using the plan of care or standard of care.
• Oversee ancillary personnel performing technical tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree