RN Acute Care of the Elderly
About The Position
The RN Acute Care of the Elderly works on the ACE unit/1D, a 21-bed medical-surgical unit at Blodgett Hospital focused on medical patients over age 65. The unit cares for a broad range of diagnoses, including congestive heart failure, COPD, septic shock, acute kidney injuries, and delirium. Teamwork and clear communication with the whole care team are vital to the unit. The nurse delivers care responsibly and accountably in accordance with American Nurses Association professional standards and Michigan law. The role uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and upholds professional performance standards. The nurse strives to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This is a full-time position with 36 weekly scheduled hours and a variable shift. The primary location is Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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 American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law.
- Demonstrate competency through the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Uphold professional performance standards in 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 as part of the care team, maintaining sound communication and teamwork.
- Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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 items.
- Optional identity theft protection.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Optional pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
