RN Cardiac Progressive Care

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The 4th floor (4NS) is a cardiac progressive care unit with 36 beds, including 30 semi-private rooms and 3 semi-private rooms, one of which is a negative pressure room. Each patient is required to wear a telemetry monitor at all times. The unit cares for hemodynamically stable adults aged 18 or greater requiring monitoring every four hours, and can accommodate pediatric patients aged 14 or greater in a private room with a guardian present. Common diagnoses include cardiac intervention, pre-CABG, arrhythmias, blood pressure abnormalities, congestive heart failure, substance abuse, and general medical patients. The unit administers medication drips such as antiarrhythmic medications, IV nitroglycerin, heparin, non-titrating dopamine, and IV inotropic (excluding levophed, neosynephrine, or labetalol). The unit does not manage ventilators or heated high-flow oxygen modalities. The 4th floor is described as a fast-paced, high-energy environment that emphasizes teamwork, kindness, and respect. It offers a supportive yet structured setting to foster team member growth and development. Family involvement in patient care and decision-making is a key aspect of the unit's approach. Dearborn Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Michigan's “Top 10 Hospitals” and has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center with recognized excellence in orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care. Free onsite staff parking is available at the Dearborn hospital.

Requirements

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from one of the following organizations - American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Required upon hire
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years

Responsibilities

• The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge.
• The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes.
• The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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