Registered Nurse RN- General Surgical

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to general surgical, vascular, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic surgical patients, which may include surgical step-down patients. The role requires basic medical/surgical knowledge and includes assessing patient needs, providing skilled nursing care, administering medications and treatments, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. Casual employees must pick up shifts as outlined in the Midland Nursing Casual Employee Policy. The RN evaluates treatment effectiveness, communicates clinical information and significant changes to appropriate team members, and contributes to updates to care plans. The position also includes patient education, accurate documentation, care of tubes, lines, drains, devices, and IVs, and participation in quality, regulatory, emergency preparedness, and professional development activities.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse credential/licensure.
Basic Life Support certification from AHA within 3 months of hire or transfer.
Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM Advanced) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before 12/31/2023 have 24 months to complete it.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from AHA within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before 12/31/2023 have 24 months to complete it.
Employees hired after January 1, 2025, must take and pass the Telemetry Monitoring and Management class (DIMC) within 12 months of hire or transfer.
Interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and successfully with individuals and groups at all levels.
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Windows and willingness to participate in further learning opportunities.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, work effectively 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, or walking; possible stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Overall vision, hearing, and dexterity, with or without assistive devices, sufficient to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and provide skilled nursing services according to the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted nursing standards.
Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, responding to call lights and alarms, and assisting with transfers.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness and collaborate with team members on revisions to treatment plans.
Process physician or provider orders and perform ordered care accurately, completely, and promptly.
Follow up on medication changes and order clarifications.
Interpret information and report pertinent clinical data to physicians and other appropriate team members.
Assess patient learning needs and provide individualized education.
Participate in assigned care conferences and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary personnel.
Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians.
Organize and prioritize care for groups of patients or individual patients and manage routine unit duties.
Instruct team members when appropriate, including explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
Implement clinical and technical care according to established policies and procedures, and use clinical pathways appropriately.
Document accurately, clearly, and concisely, including pertinent clinical data.
Participate in regulatory surveys and performance improvement activities.
Assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
Help maintain a safe and secure patient-care environment and institute safety measures to prevent patient injury.
Remain current on regulations, guidelines, professional standards, and developments through professional activities, journals, and seminars.
Understand the RN's role in emergency preparedness procedures.
Provide care for tubes, lines, drains, and devices as ordered, including removal when appropriate; insert and provide care for IVs.
Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.