RN Peds Med Surg

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA), State of Michigan requirements, and health system policies. Uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and upholds professional standards including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The role strives to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Provides evidence-based pediatric medical-surgical nursing care as part of an interprofessional team. Advocates for patients and families, supports continuity and coordination of care, performs point-of-care testing as required, develops and evaluates individualized plans of care, provides patient and family education, initiates discharge planning, and ensures timely, accurate documentation. The nurse also delegates appropriately, participates in quality improvement, and continually advances nursing knowledge and competence.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week night-shift position at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with variable workdays and every-other-weekend coverage.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• For those who start in the RN role on or after January 1, 2017, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years (SHGR).
• For those who start in the RN role between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years (SHGR).
• For those who start in the RN role on or after January 21, 2024, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years (CHS).
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• Michigan State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of RN experience preferred.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification from the American Heart Association preferred within 1 year, except CHS.
• Specialty certification preferred upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association preferred within 2 years for CHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care, health system policies and procedures, and ANA and regulatory standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Act as a patient and family advocate.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Demonstrate ethical, moral, and culturally sensitive behavior and use the ANA Code of Ethics to guide decisions and actions.
• Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.
• Assess patient and family needs and analyze assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop, implement, and coordinate an individualized interprofessional plan of care.
• Evaluate patient and family educational needs, use appropriate teaching strategies, and assess progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning at patient contact and facilitate transition to the next point of service or home.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assume a leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Participate in professional activities and continually advance nursing knowledge and competence, including self- and peer evaluation of nursing practice.
• Participate in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package 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 more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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