RN Observation

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Observation delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards and the legal requirements of the State of Michigan. The role demonstrates competency through the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse 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 patient outcomes.

The position is on the 21-bed 2D Observation unit at Blodgett Hospital. The unit functions as an extension of the emergency department and cares for patients hospitalized for less than 48 hours across a variety of populations, including patients with cellulitis, CHF, asthma, kidney stones, and TIA. The team collaborates to deliver timely care.

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) required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with ANA standards and Michigan law.
• Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• 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 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 items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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