RN ICU

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN works in an 8-bed Intensive Care and Progressive Care Unit caring for adult patients who require ICU- or PCU-level care. Patient needs may include ventilator support, central and arterial lines, vasopressors, inotrope and other high-alert drips, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and chest tubes. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 for regular ICU patients, 1:1 for high-acuity ICU patients, and 1:3 or 1:4 in PCU depending on acuity and circumstances.

Under the ANA scope of practice and the direction of the Nurse Leader, the RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and support patient discharge. The role incorporates patient- and family-centered care, recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes, and partners with patients and families to incorporate their input and goals into the plan of care. The RN develops teaching strategies and documents education and learning in the health record.

The position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, on the night shift, at Lakeland Hospital Niles in Niles, Michigan.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing within five years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days.
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) within 90 days.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and support discharge.
• Deliver quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and recognize the effects of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes.
• Partner with patients and families to incorporate their input and goals into the plan of care.
• Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
• Care for adult ICU- and PCU-level patients, including those requiring ventilator support, central and arterial lines, vasopressors, inotrope and high-alert drips, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and chest tubes.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $12,000 for external candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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