RN Observation

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Observation works on the 21-bed 2D Observation unit at Blodgett Hospital, caring for a variety of patient populations. The unit operates as an extension of the emergency department and cares for patients hospitalized for less than 48 hours. Patients may include those with cellulitis, CHF, asthma, kidney stones, and TIA. The collaborative team provides timely care and offers opportunities to strengthen critical-thinking skills and deliver excellent patient care.

The nurse delivers care responsibly and accountably in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses patients, identifies diagnoses and outcomes, plans and implements care, and evaluates results. The position also 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, while striving for optimal outcomes.

This is a full-time position with 36 scheduled hours per week, a variable shift, and weekend work frequency not specified. The primary location is 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) certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with ANA standards and Michigan law.
• Apply the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Uphold professional performance 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 supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other services.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time