RN Observation

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Observation position is based on the 2D Observation unit at Blodgett Hospital, a 21-bed unit that cares for a variety of patient populations. The unit works collaboratively and provides timely care. It operates as an extension of the emergency department, caring for patients hospitalized for less than 48 hours. Patient populations include people with cellulitis, CHF, asthma, kidney stones, and TIA. The role offers opportunities to strengthen critical-thinking skills and provide patient care.

The RN delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) and Michigan law. The nurse demonstrates competency through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role upholds ANA standards of professional performance, 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 to achieve optimal outcomes.

The position is full-time, with 36 scheduled hours per week. The day shift is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., on variable days following a set core schedule, with every other weekend worked.

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 the American Nurses Association and Michigan law.
• Use the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Uphold 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.
• Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support 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 items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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