GDN-Med 7E

Hurley Medical Center•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse has authority and responsibility for managing nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. Using professional judgment, the nurse conducts ongoing observations and assessments and provides nursing care in response to identified patient needs. The role follows applicable safety and infection-control standards, participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement, and performs duties courteously and in accordance with the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. The nurse works under the direct supervision of a Manager or designee, who assigns responsibilities and reviews results for compliance with established standards. The nurse may direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care. The position is full time, with a 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule and every other weekend, at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period).

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
Obtain BLS certification upon starting the position and maintain certification in accordance with AHA guidelines.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Clinical competence in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.
Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial nursing assessments in accordance with hospital policy; plan and implement individualized written nursing care plans, and update and maintain them as appropriate.
Provide or direct nursing techniques for patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
Instruct patients about treatment plans to reduce apprehension associated with hospitalization and support education on achieving and maintaining optimal health.
Make regular rounds of assigned patients; observe, record, evaluate, and report symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications, and take appropriate follow-up action.
Maintain accurate narcotic administration records; administer intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
Assist with planning patient disposition, including discharge planning and patient and family training.
Maintain professional skills related to the area of practice.
Assess patients’ ongoing continuum-of-care needs.
Assist with orientation of unit personnel and students.
Participate in interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures related to patient care and unit operations.
Use computer and information systems to enter or retrieve information.
Practice within the Michigan State Nurse Practice Act.
Use effective judgment and respond competently to the distinct needs of the age groups served, providing treatment when appropriate.
Use new improvements and technology related to the job assignment.
Perform other related duties as required.