GDN-NTSB

Hurley•Flint, MI

About The Position

Has authority and responsibility for managing nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. Uses professional judgment to perform ongoing observations, assessments, and nursing actions in response to identified patient needs. Complies with applicable safety and infection control standards and participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Performs duties courteously and with a customer-focused approach according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. Works under the direct supervision of a Manager or designee, who assigns areas of responsibility and reviews results for compliance with established standards. May direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care to patients.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
Two years of critical care experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Completes initial nursing assessments per hospital policy; plans and implements written individual nursing care plans based on assessments; and updates and maintains care plans as appropriate.
Provides or directs nursing techniques for patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
Instructs patients about treatment plans to reduce apprehension associated with hospitalization and educate them on steps to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Makes regular rounds of assigned patients; observes, records, evaluates, and reports symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications; and takes appropriate follow-up action.
Maintains accurate narcotic administration records and administers intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
Assists with planning patient disposition, including discharge planning and patient and family training.
Maintains professional skills related to the area of practice.
Assesses patients' ongoing continuum-of-care needs.
Assists with orientation of unit personnel and students.
Participates in interpreting, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures related to patient care delivery and unit operations.
Uses computer and information systems to input or retrieve information.
Practices within the Michigan State Nurse Practice Act.
Uses effective judgment and responds competently to the unique needs of the patient age groups served, providing treatment when appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned and uses new technologies or improvements related to the job assignment.