RN 5W Observation
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will work on 5 West, a 25-bed observation unit at Butterworth Hospital that supports the Emergency Department. The fast-paced unit cares for a varied patient population requiring further testing or observation of symptoms, including patients with chest pain, heart failure, kidney stones, psychiatric diagnoses, gastrointestinal conditions, orthopedic and neurological conditions, and acute or chronic illnesses. Care may involve telemetry, IVs, NG/G-tubes, chest tubes, dressing and wound care, and patients undergoing CT or MRI. Physicians and advanced practice providers remain on the unit 24 hours a day to support collaboration and efficient patient care. The nurse delivers accountable, professional nursing care in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and applicable Michigan law. Using the nursing process, the nurse assesses patients, identifies diagnoses and desired outcomes, plans and implements care, and evaluates results. The role also upholds professional performance standards, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource stewardship, and environmental health, with a focus on optimal patient outcomes. This is a full-time night-shift position at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The schedule is 36 hours per week, generally 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with variable workdays and every third weekend.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 5 years.
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Deliver accountable nursing care consistent with American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law.
- Use the nursing process to assess patients, identify diagnoses and desired outcomes, plan and implement care, and evaluate results.
- Uphold professional standards in ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
- Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide observation care for a varied patient population requiring further testing or monitoring of symptoms.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
