RN Cardiac Progressive Care

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • 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. Under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures, the RN delivers quality care and recognizes the effect of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes. The RN incorporates patient and family input and goals into care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

The role is on 4NS, a 36-bed cardiac progressive care unit at Dearborn Hospital. The unit cares for hemodynamically stable adults age 18 and older who need monitoring every four hours, and pediatric patients age 14 and older in a private room with a guardian present. Patients wear telemetry monitors while on the unit. Common diagnoses include cardiac intervention, pre-CABG, arrhythmias, blood pressure abnormalities, congestive heart failure, substance abuse, and general medical conditions. The unit administers selected medication drips, including antiarrhythmics, IV nitroglycerin, heparin, non-titrating dopamine, and IV inotropics; it does not take patients on ventilators or heated high-flow oxygen modalities.

The unit describes its environment as fast-paced and high-energy, with an emphasis on teamwork, kindness, respect, and a supportive, structured environment for team members’ growth. Families are included in patient care and decision-making.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required within five years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke required upon hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within six months.
• Graduates from a non-accredited nursing school 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 passed the NCLEX licensure examination.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification highly recommended within two years.
• Direct inpatient care preferred.
• One year of experience as an RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge.
• Deliver quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and patient/family input and goals into care planning.
• Develop teaching strategies for patients and families and document education and learning in the health record.
• Monitor patients on telemetry and care for the patient populations and conditions supported by the progressive care unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Free onsite staff parking at Dearborn Hospital.

What This Job Offers

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