Gdn-Nicu-Pt80

Hurley Medical Center•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse has authority and responsibility for managing nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. The role performs ongoing observations, assessments, and nursing actions based on identified patient needs, using professional judgment and complying with applicable safety and infection-control standards. The nurse participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities and performs duties in a courteous, customer-focused manner consistent with Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. The position works under the direct supervision of a Manager or designee, who assigns areas of responsibility and reviews results for compliance with established standards. The nurse may direct and coordinate professional and ancillary personnel providing nursing care. This is a part-time position with an FTE of 0.6, or 48 hours per pay period, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. every other weekend.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
Obtain BLS certification upon starting the position and maintain certification in accordance with AHA guidelines.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Clinical competence in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial nursing assessments in accordance with hospital policy; plan and implement written, individualized nursing care plans based on assessments; and update and maintain care plans as appropriate.
Provide or direct nursing techniques that promote patient comfort and well-being, including bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene.
Instruct patients about treatment plans to reduce apprehension related to hospitalization and educate them on steps to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Make regular rounds of assigned patients, observing, recording, evaluating, and reporting symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications, and follow through with appropriate action.
Maintain accurate accountability of narcotic administration records; administer intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
Assist with planning patient disposition, including discharge planning and patient and family training.
Maintain professional skills related to the area of practice.
Assess patients for ongoing continuum-of-care needs.
Assist with orientation of unit personnel and students.
Participate in interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures relating to patient care delivery and unit operations.
Use computer and information systems to input or retrieve information.
Practice within the Michigan State Nurse Practice Act.
Use effective judgment and respond competently to the unique needs of the patient age groups served, providing treatment when appropriate.
Use new improvements and technology related to the job assignment.
Perform other related duties as required.