Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Patient Care Services Team and is responsible for satisfactory completion of nursing care by the nursing team. The RN manages and provides care for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members, including ancillary and support services. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, teaching, and supervision.

The position is on 2 West, a 25-bed telemetry unit that also provides surgical services, including neurological, oral and maxillofacial, gynecological, and trauma care. The unit has Registered Nurses and Patient Care Associates with specialized training in orthopedic patients and surgery; staff are EKG trained.

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital and offers services including heart care, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and cosmetic services. Its joint replacement program includes minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of nursing.
• Hold a license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.
• Hold American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers.
• Delegate, assess, provide, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide and delegate patient care activities to team members.
• Monitor patient progress and prepare patients for discharge.
• Report directly to senior unit management and participate in shared decision-making activities.
• Provide leadership, teaching, and supervision as part of the nursing role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare coverage, and auto and home insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000, based on relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed