Registered Nurse RN- NTICU

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU) performs integrated neurological, neurosurgical, and trauma critical care functions using the nursing process and broad nursing knowledge. The role assesses patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and family-support needs; coordinates care based on actual or perceived needs; evaluates progress against care plans and clinical paths; and collaborates with the health care team to plan and implement total patient care. The nurse demonstrates proficiency in required nursing skills, communicates effectively with patients, families, and care-team members, and provides education and support through the acute phase of illness. The position also promotes clinical knowledge and critical-thinking development through research and continuing education. Completion of the NTICU orientation process is required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Associate degree in nursing.
Complete the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit orientation process as directed by the NTICU nurse manager.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work with individuals and groups at all levels and communicate ideas clearly.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health if required.
BLS certification within 3 months of hire or transfer.
Dysrhythmia Interpretation Management certification within 12 months of hire or transfer.
ACLS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer.
TCAR certification within 12 months of hire or transfer into the position.
TEAM Advanced certification within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before 08/01/2024 have 24 months to complete it.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Ability to move about the facility and perform the job functions, with or without an assistive device.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute.
Overall vision, hearing, and dexterity sufficient to perform job duties, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds; frequently handle 20 pounds and walk, stand, push, or pull; and constantly handle 10 pounds.
Ability to work in conditions involving stressful situations, trauma, grief, death, and some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material; follow required bloodborne-pathogen and TB-testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and family-support needs.
Organize and coordinate patient care according to actual or perceived patient needs.
Evaluate patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge and determining whether care-plan or clinical-path goals are being met.
Consult and collaborate with health care team members to plan and implement total patient care.
Demonstrate proficiency in nursing skills according to hospital and unit policies and procedures.
Communicate verbally and in writing to support effective, collaborative patient care.
Educate patients and families.
Provide teaching, support, and coordination of health care plans for patients and families through the acute phase of illness, as needed.
Promote clinical knowledge development and critical-thinking skills through research and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.