RN Med Surg Renal
About The Position
The RN Med Surg Renal role is on 8N, a 28-bed medical-surgical unit focused on renal care. The unit treats patients with acute and chronic renal failure who may require hemodialysis or Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. Nurses work with nephrologists, social workers, case managers, and dieticians, and collaborate within a close-knit nursing team. Eight beds are telemetry-monitored for renal patients with cardiac complications. Under the ANA scope of practice, the RN uses the nursing process to provide professional care, incorporating patient- and family-centered principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. Under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures, the RN provides quality care, recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes, incorporates patient and family input and goals into care planning, and develops and documents appropriate teaching strategies. The position is based at Dearborn Hospital, a major teaching and research hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Michigan’s “Top 10 Hospitals.” The hospital is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart and vascular care, and cancer care. This is a full-time, day-shift role with 36 weekly scheduled hours. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; workdays vary, and the schedule includes every other weekend.
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 upon hire.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification is highly recommended within 2 years.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care under the ANA scope of practice using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge.
- Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.
- Partner with patients and families and incorporate their input and goals into care planning.
- Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning appropriately in the health record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package intended 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 other items.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
