Registered Nurse RN

MyMichigan Health•West Branch Township, MI

14h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) primarily provides direct patient care and demonstrates competent clinical practice. The role triages patients, obtains patient histories and vital signs, and assesses patient needs. In life-threatening situations, the RN independently initiates immediate care in the absence of a physician. The RN cares for both acutely ill and non-acute patients, performs procedures using complex and basic nursing skills, and assists physicians with procedures. The position provides physical and psychological comfort to patients, families, and visitors; gives discharge and follow-up instructions; and answers ambulance radios, providing appropriate pre-hospital care orders without assistance. The RN uses sophisticated equipment and cares for various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment. The RN regularly assesses patient needs and provides skilled nursing services according to the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted nursing standards. The role processes provider orders, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and collaborates with the care team to develop and revise individualized care plans. The position also involves patient and family education, care documentation, safety practices, and coordination of referrals when appropriate. The position requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a Michigan Registered Nurse license. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Listed certifications must be held or completed within the specified time frames after hire or transfer. Effective July 1, 2026, new employees may need to float between West Branch and Gladwin.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan is required.
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 from AHA within one month of hire or transfer.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from AHA within 12 months of hire or transfer.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification from AHA within 18 months of hire or transfer.
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) or ATCN certification within two years of hire; one time only.
TEAM ADVANCED (Techniques for Effective Aggression Management) certification within six months of hire or transfer, subject to the stated extended completion period for employees in the position on or before December 31, 2023.
NIMS IS 100 certification within six months of hire or transfer.
NIMS IS 700 certification within six months of hire or transfer.
Clinical competence in airway management, cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, blood gas analysis, venipuncture, and physical assessment.
Ability to move about the facility, perform the functions of the job, and meet its physical demands, with or without assistive devices.
Overall vision, hearing, and dexterity sufficient for the role, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute.
Ability to comply with requested TB testing and annual OSHA training under the Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds, frequently handle 20 pounds and perform walking, standing, pushing, pulling, or operating arm/leg controls, and constantly handle 10 pounds.
Ability to work in stressful situations involving public contact, trauma, grief, and death, with some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments, intervene appropriately and promptly, and participate in care planning.
Assess patient and client needs regularly and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.
Process physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner; follow up on medication changes and order clarifications.
Evaluate treatment-plan effectiveness and suggest or facilitate changes to improve patient care.
Participate in updating and revising treatment plans with other team members using current information.
Use physical assessment techniques to identify patient problems and care needs; recognize limitations and seek appropriate resources.
Reassess patient health status and identify significant changes in condition.
Individualize plans of care and coordinate prescribed plans with health care team orders.
Communicate pertinent aspects of care to patients, families, and other health care workers.
Initiate home health referrals when appropriate.
Set priorities and implement nursing measures consistent with the identified plan and standard 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 risks.
Educate patients and families about procedures, use available educational materials, and document instructions given to families.
Set goals and prioritize Emergency Department care according to patient acuity.
Assist peers with patient care activities and use positive coping techniques when recognizing stress in others.
Follow medical center policies and procedures and maintain work attendance.
Participate in continuing education, computer-based learning modules, Emergency Department in-services, and Skills Day.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities as required.
Answer ambulance radios and independently provide appropriate orders for pre-hospital care.
Provide comfort to patients, families, and visitors, and provide discharge and follow-up instructions.