RN-Emergency Dept | UMH-Sparrow Clinton

Sparrow•St. Johns, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services, both direct and indirect, for the care and treatment of pediatric through geriatric patients. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care in the nursing department according to Nursing Services policies, procedures, and standards of care. The RN accepts responsibility for supervising and directing co-workers in implementing the nursing care plan. The position is located at Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, Michigan, and may require floating to other units as assigned.

Requirements

Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
BCLS certification.
ACLS certification within six months of hire.
Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation.
Basic computer knowledge.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Ability to provide care using knowledge and skills appropriate to patients from newborn through geriatric age, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria; this knowledge and skill may be gained through education, training, or experience.
Clinical knowledge and analytical ability necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and interventions.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

TNCC or equivalent within 1–2 years of hire.
One year of nursing experience.
One year of ER experience.
Pediatric Life Support course within 1–2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Triage patients in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Assess patient condition and initiate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care based on patient assessment, and accurately document in the medical record.
Provide patient and family teaching as appropriate, and act as a liaison among the health care team, patient, and family while exemplifying customer service standards.
Report pertinent patient data and conditions to physicians, the Manager, House Supervisor, and other medical staff as appropriate.
Administer medications and perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and environmental safety.
Maintain professional standards and knowledge of current nursing trends through meeting participation and attendance at mandatory in-services.
Float to other units as assigned.
Accept responsibility for supervising and directing co-workers in implementing the nursing care plan.