GDN-Med 7E
About The Position
Has authority and responsibility for the management of nursing care and services for a specified group of patients. Uses professional judgment to make ongoing observations and assessments and provide 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 consistent with the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior. Works under the direct supervision of a Manager or designee, who assigns responsibilities 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.
- Obtain BLS certification upon starting the position and maintain certification according to AHA guidelines.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
- Clinical competence in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.
- Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the site area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial nursing assessments in accordance with hospital policy; plan and implement written individual nursing care plans based on assessments; and update and maintain care plans as appropriate.
- Provide or direct nursing techniques for 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 about 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 narcotic administration records and 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' ongoing continuum-of-care needs.
- Assist with orientation of unit personnel and students.
- Participate in interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures related to patient care and unit operations.
- Use computer and information systems to enter 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
