RN Cardiac Progressive Care

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN works under the ANA scope of practice and uses the nursing process to provide professional nursing care. The role incorporates patient- and family-centered care to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients. Under the direction of the Nurse Leader, the RN provides quality care according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes how nursing care and patient/family partnerships affect patient outcomes. The RN uses patient and family input and goals when planning care, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

The position is on the 4th-floor cardiac progressive care unit at Dearborn Hospital. The unit has 36 beds and telemetry monitoring for patients. It cares for hemodynamically stable adults age 18 and older who require monitoring every four hours, as well as pediatric patients age 14 or older 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 conditions. The unit accepts certain medication drips, but does not take ventilated patients or patients requiring heated high-flow oxygen. The work environment is described as fast-paced and high-energy, with an emphasis on teamwork, kindness, respect, support, and professional growth, and family involvement in care and decision-making.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the ANA scope of practice and nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients using patient- and family-centered care principles.
• Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Incorporate patient and family input and goals into the plan of care.
• Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
• Provide care to patients on a cardiac progressive care unit, including patients requiring telemetry and certain medication drips.

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 matching savings.
• Free onsite staff parking at Dearborn Hospital.

What This Job Offers

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