GDN-NTSB SD-PT100

Hurley•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 uses professional judgment to perform ongoing observations, assessments, and nursing actions in response to identified patient needs; follows applicable safety and infection-control standards; and participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. The nurse performs duties courteously and in a customer-focused manner according to the 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 to patients. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. every other weekend, with an FTE of 0.9 (72 hours per pay period).

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
Two years of critical care experience.
Obtain BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association upon hire.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Clinical competence in applying nursing techniques to specific needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with patients, families, team members, physicians, and support staff.
Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Complete initial nursing assessments per hospital policy; develop and implement written individualized nursing care plans based on assessments; and update and maintain plans as appropriate.
Provide or direct nursing techniques that support 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; observe, record, evaluate, and report symptoms, vital signs, and responses to treatment or medications; and take appropriate follow-up action.
Maintain accurate narcotic administration records and administer intravenous and other medications and blood transfusions.
Assist with patient disposition planning, including discharge planning and patient or 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 interpreting, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures related to patient care delivery 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 needs of the patient age groups served, providing treatment when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned and use new technologies or improvements related to the job assignment.