RN Acute Care of the Elderly
About The Position
The RN works on the 21-bed Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)/1D Med/Surg unit at Blodgett Hospital, caring primarily for medical patients over age 65. The unit treats a wide range of diagnoses, including congestive heart failure, COPD, septic shock, acute kidney injuries, and delirium. Teamwork and communication with the entire care team are vital. The RN delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards and Michigan law. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses patients, identifies diagnoses and outcomes, plans and implements care, and evaluates results. The role also upholds ANA professional-performance standards, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN strives to achieve optimal outcomes.
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 nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with ANA standards and Michigan law.
- Apply the nursing process: assess patients, identify diagnoses and outcomes, plan and implement care, and evaluate results.
- Uphold professional standards for ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
- Work collaboratively and communicate with the whole care team.
- Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other services.
- Optional identity theft protection.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Optional pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
