Registered Nurse RN Surgical Progressive Care Unit

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the 32-bed Surgical Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 2 East, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. The unit cares for high-acuity surgical patients who need frequent monitoring, management of multiple lines and tubes, and complex nursing care. Core patient populations include general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery, with additional patients from general surgery, trauma, and plastic surgery. Medicine overflow patients may also be cared for when beds permit. This is a fast-paced, dynamic unit with high patient volume and turnover. Nurses use ongoing clinical decision-making across diverse patient scenarios. The unit can provide a professional foundation for nurses seeking future roles in the ICU, Emergency Department, or other high-acuity specialties. The posting seeks experienced nurses for day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Full-time and part-time team members are required to work every other weekend and every other holiday per year.

Requirements

Graduation from a school of nursing that enables the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam and become licensed as a Registered Nurse.
Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS certification.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Effective January 1, 2013, new hires must have a BSN or agree in writing to obtain a BSN within five years of hire or transfer to an RN role.
Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and age-specific needs.
Interpersonal skills to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Critical-thinking skills necessary to perform the principal duties and responsibilities of the role.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.
Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care.
Use teach-back methodology to educate patients and families.
Actively seek to prevent potential hospital-acquired conditions.
Communicate patient status, priority goals, and interventions effectively during consultations, rounds, and handoffs.
Follow all HIPAA policies and procedures.
Behave in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals.