RN Observation

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Observation position is based on the 21-bed 2D Observation unit at Blodgett Hospital. The unit cares for a variety of patient populations and operates as an extension of the emergency department, caring for patients hospitalized for less than 48 hours. Example conditions treated include cellulitis, CHF, asthma, kidney stones, and TIA. The team collaborates to deliver timely care, and the role offers opportunities to strengthen critical-thinking skills and provide excellent patient care.

The nurse delivers care responsibly and accountably in accordance with American Nurses Association professional standards and Michigan law. The role uses the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identifying outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse also upholds professional performance standards covering 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. The shift is days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., on a variable schedule with a set core schedule and every other weekend. A Bachelor’s in Nursing is required within five years.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required within five 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 American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law.
• Apply the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Uphold professional 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.
• Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• Payactiv on-demand pay program.
• Discounts 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 matching savings. Benefits eligibility is determined by employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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