RN Colorectal Surgical
About The Position
The RN provides accountable nursing care to patients on 4G, a 22-bed surgical unit specializing in care for patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Patients may be treated for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, bowel obstructions, bowel perforations, Crohn's disease, colitis, and volvulus. The unit is described as having a strong teamwork and supportive culture, expert surgical nursing practice, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team. The nurse delivers care in accordance with American Nurses Association professional standards and Michigan law, applying the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role upholds professional performance standards, including 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. The nurse strives to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week, on the night shift at 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) required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Deliver accountable nursing care in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law.
- Apply the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Uphold professional 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.
- Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
