Per Diem RN-Perioperative Care Unit | UMH-Sparrow Lansing

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformation Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing and accepts responsibility for directing co-workers in implementing the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes. The position coordinates clinical patient activities when the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager is absent and participates in shared decision-making. The RN assesses patients, initiates appropriate nursing or medical care, develops and updates individualized plans of care, implements care, evaluates outcomes, documents care, and educates patients and families. The RN also contributes to quality improvement, follows hospital policies and applicable professional standards, uses unit-specific equipment and supplies, and maintains a safe environment. The position supports the development of colleagues and students through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review; maintains professional development; and uses current evidence and research in practice. The RN communicates significant patient information to the healthcare team, maintains professional relationships, and delegates, directs, and supervises care delivered by LPNs, PCTs, and other healthcare workers. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.
Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
Computer literacy.
Experience level listed as 4–9 years.

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.
Participate in shared decision-making.
Assess patient conditions and initiate appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and available resources, consistent with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan.
Implement purposeful plans of care reflecting each patient's needs.
Evaluate patient outcomes and responses to care and revise plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, care provided, and patient responses in the patient record.
Educate patients and families according to assessed needs using a mutual participation model.
Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement activities within the department, health system, and/or community.
Perform nursing activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, the Michigan Public Health Code, and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.
Use unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies to deliver quality patient care.
Provide a safe environment for patients, families, and caregivers.
Support the development of associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review.
Maintain accountability for professional development and use current evidence and research in practice.
Communicate significant information and changes in patient condition to members of the healthcare team.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and patients' families.
Delegate, direct, and supervise implementation of care plans by LPNs, PCTs, and other healthcare workers.
Perform additional duties as assigned.