RN Medical Observation
About The Position
The RN provides professional nursing care under the ANA scope of practice and uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients. The RN delivers quality care under the direction of the Nurse Leader, following Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizing how nursing care and patient/family partnerships affect patient outcomes. The RN incorporates patient- and family-centered care, uses patient and family input and goals when planning care, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record. The role is based in Taylor Hospital’s 9-bed Short Stay Unit, which serves a diverse patient population from Oakland, Monroe, and Wayne County. The unit follows a servant leadership model, supports self-scheduling, and empowers staff to make changes. It values collaboration with providers and ancillary departments.
Requirements
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing required within five years for new graduates or nurses with less than one year of experience.
- 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 passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire or transfer from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire or transfer.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within one year of hire or transfer.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 15 months of hire or transfer.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Nurse experience; new graduates may be considered.
- Specialty certification, highly recommended within two years.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients using the nursing process.
- Provide professional nursing care according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and under the direction of the Nurse Leader.
- Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and partner with patients and families when planning care.
- Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package addressing 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 matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
