RN Cardiac and Vascular Stepdown Unit

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing care under the ANA scope of practice, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and follows Corewell Health policies and procedures. The role recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes, incorporates patient and family input and goals into care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

The position is based in 6 Meijer Heart Center, a 46-bed cardiac and vascular progressive/stepdown unit. Patients have cardiac and vascular conditions requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions, including acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, post-percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral artery disease, renal artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, and heart rhythm disorders. Unit nurses work with peritoneal dialysis, Endotool for continuous insulin drip management, and hemodynamic monitoring with arterial lines.

This is a full-time night-shift position with 36 scheduled hours per week, typically from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Days worked are variable, with every other weekend required. The primary location is Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• AHA American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the ANA scope of practice and nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge.
• Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and patient/family input and goals into care planning.
• Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
• Care for cardiac and vascular patients requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions.
• Use unit practices including peritoneal dialysis, Endotool for continuous insulin drip management, and hemodynamic monitoring with arterial lines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing 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 insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree