RN Med Surg

Corewell Health • Ludington, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Med Surg position is in a 25-bed unit at Ludington Hospital serving patients from Mason County and surrounding West Michigan communities. The unit provides care for a broad range of medical conditions, including pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses, cellulitis and infectious processes, kidney failure and acute or chronic kidney injury, diabetes-related conditions and hyperglycemia, ulcers and wound care needs, geriatric and confused elderly patients, alcohol-related health concerns, sepsis, and select psychiatric patients. The unit offers broad clinical experience in a supportive team environment.

As a team member in patient care, the employee performs basic skills in accordance with department guidelines and communicates observations to the healthcare team. The role collects and reports patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed by an RN or Provider. Duties include taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, and serving as a safety attendant. Required documentation must be completed accurately and promptly.

This is a full-time, night-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week at Ludington Hospital in Ludington, 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) certification required within 90 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient-care skills according to department guidelines under the supervision of an RN or Provider.
• Communicate observations to members of the healthcare team.
• Collect and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as delineated by an RN or Provider.
• Take vital signs and check blood sugars.
• Provide bed baths and assist patients with ambulation.
• Provide wound care and catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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 and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time