UMH Sparrow Clinton RN - IV INFUSION CENTER PER DIEM

Sparrow • St. Johns, MI

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for the care and treatment of patients in the Outpatient Services - pediatric through geriatric patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care according to Nursing Services policies, procedures and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Requirements

• Current Michigan license to practice as Registered nurse.
• BCLS certification.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation within 6 month of hire.
• Advanced chemotherapy training.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to patient served in service area (newborn to geriatric). The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.
• Clinical knowledge and analytic ability necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and interventions.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year nursing experience.
• Knowledge and skill regarding infusions and accessing ports.
• BSN

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition and initiates nursing and or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient and documents accurately in the medical record.
• Delegates and directs specific tasks to other health care workers.
• Engages in patient/family teaching, as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient and patient’s family, exemplifying the customer service standards.
• Reports pertinent data of patient conditions to physician, Manager, Director, House Supervisor and other medical staff as appropriate.
• Administers medications, performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional standards and knowledge of current trends in nursing by participation in meetings and attendance at mandatory inservices.
• Float to other units as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees