Registered Nurse RN- Neuro Surgical

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to neuro-surgical patients and patients with general medical overflow diagnoses. The role requires basic neuroscience knowledge and the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The nurse performs neurological assessments, develops care plans with the interdisciplinary team, provides patient education, and coordinates care with patient care technicians and other team members. The position includes a $14,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, paid over two years. Casual employees must pick up shifts as outlined in the Midland Nursing Casual Employee Policy.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse credential/license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire or transfer.
Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM Advanced) certification within six months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before December 31, 2023, have 24 months to complete it.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before December 31, 2023, have 24 months to complete it.
Dysrhythmia Interpretation Management (DIMC) certification; employees hired after January 1, 2025, must take and pass the Telemetry Monitoring and Management class within 12 months of hire or transfer.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of hire or transfer.
Complete eight hours of stroke training annually.
Interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and successfully with individuals and groups at all levels.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Ability to move about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the functions of the job.
Adequate vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices, and dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role: medium demand; occasional lifting or carrying of 21–50 pounds, frequent handling of 20 pounds and walking, standing, or pushing/pulling arm or leg controls, and constant handling of 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs and provide skilled nursing services according to the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted nursing standards.
Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, responding to call lights and alarms, and assisting with transfers.
Evaluate treatment-plan effectiveness and collaborate with team members on updates or revisions to improve patient care.
Process physician or provider orders and carry out ordered care accurately, completely, and promptly.
Follow up on medication changes and clarify orders as needed.
Interpret information and report pertinent clinical data to physicians.
Assess patients’ learning needs and provide education suited to their individual needs and ability to learn.
Participate in assigned care conferences and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary personnel.
Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians and make team assignments based on staff expertise and patient needs.
Organize and prioritize patient needs, manage assignments, and perform routine unit duties.
Instruct team members when appropriate, explaining individualized care goals and rationale.
Implement clinical and technical care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical pathways.
Document care accurately and clearly, including pertinent clinical data, and communicate significant changes or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
Participate in regulatory surveys and performance-improvement activities.
Assist with staff orientation and ongoing competency development.
Maintain a safe and secure patient-care environment and initiate safety measures to prevent injury.
Attend professional association activities and programs, read professional journals, and attend seminars to remain current with regulations, guidelines, standards, and developments.
Understand and follow the role’s emergency-preparedness procedures.
Perform and document neurological assessments for neuro patients on admission and according to established standards.
Use knowledge of neurological disease processes and assessment findings to develop measurable, achievable interdisciplinary care plans.
Implement and monitor teaching plans to help patients adapt to needed lifestyle changes.
Complete all other duties as assigned.