SEH-REGISTERED NURSE

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care for a defined patient population and delivers safe, cost-effective, patient-centered care in a timely, efficient, and equitable manner. The nurse contributes to quality patient outcomes by assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role includes collecting and analyzing patient data, identifying nursing diagnoses and needs, establishing individualized expected outcomes and plans of care, coordinating and documenting care among clinical disciplines, and evaluating interventions. The nurse educates patients and families, participates in quality improvement, applies current research and evidence to practice, and contributes to the professional development of peers. Care must be age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and other disciplines, attends required staff meetings and in-service programs, and supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, customer-service initiatives, policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan RN license.
AHA BLS certification.
ACLS certification within six months.
Completion of telemetry competency within six months.
Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Knowledge of nursing theory and techniques.
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to nursing care, including HIPAA confidentiality and TJC mandates.
Written and computer skills needed to prepare required documentation.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals and to handle problem situations tactfully, courteously, and respectfully.
Skills to provide guidance and training, prioritize work, and review the work of assigned staff.
Analytical ability to assess patient progress and determine appropriate interventions using nursing theory and patient and physician goals.
Mental ability to complete documentation promptly, address patients’ and families’ concerns and emotional needs, and respond appropriately to stressful or emergency situations.
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, walk extensively, transfer, lift, reposition, and assist patients, and use equipment and devices needed to provide prescribed care.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive patient health data initially and on an ongoing basis, prioritizing data collection according to patient condition.
Analyze patient data to identify nursing diagnoses and needs.
Identify expected outcomes and modify them in response to changes in patient status.
Develop individualized patient plans of care and implement, coordinate, and document care delivery among clinical disciplines.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans and interventions based on patient responses and expected outcomes.
Educate patients, families, and significant others using approaches suited to their learning needs, readiness, culture, and situation.
Participate in quality improvement and document the nursing process safely, accountably, and ethically.
Use current research and evidence to maintain competency, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues; contribute to peers’ and colleagues’ professional development.
Provide age-appropriate, culturally and ethically sensitive care based on current research and evidence.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other disciplines in nursing practice.
Attend staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service initiatives; follow organizational policies, procedures, compliance guidelines, and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Perform other duties as assigned.