RN PROGRESSIVE CARE 26/52 WEEKENDER (C 6 NORTH)

Covenant HealthCare • Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides leadership, direction, and feedback to care team members and assesses, collaborates on, and coordinates patient care. The role includes patient and family education, pain management, patient safety, and discharge planning, helping patients move safely and effectively through their hospital stay. The nurse is expected to demonstrate customer service consistent with Covenant HealthCare’s Vision, Mission, and Values and its commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Requirements

• Graduation from an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan.
• BLS certification.
• Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with the public and be tactful in hectic and stressful situations.
• Clinical nursing skills.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience is preferred.
• Attendance at unit conferences, in-service programs, and continuing education activities to meet organizational expectations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to organizational targets for net operating margin.
• Support cost containment through efficient use of supplies, services, and time, and adhere to unit and department budgetary practices.
• Support patient flow by complying with unit and Patient Services policies.
• Remain flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs to provide care across inpatient units.
• Communicate with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner.
• Assess and care for patients across all age groups according to Covenant HealthCare guidelines.
• Systematically assess and synthesize information about patients’ physiologic, psychologic, and cognitive status.
• Formulate and coordinate prioritized, goal-directed plans of care based on nursing diagnoses and identified patient care concerns.
• Delegate, supervise, and implement care consistently and continuously in accordance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes, assess discharge readiness, and anticipate discharge needs.
• Identify patient learning needs and ability to follow through, including discharge instructions, and implement measures to address those needs.
• Apply nursing judgment and critical thinking within the nursing process.
• Administer medications according to Patient Services guidelines and policies.
• Accurately and clearly document patient care observations and interventions in the electronic record in a timely manner and in accordance with policies.
• Actively participate in quality management.
• Maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the practice area and patient age groups.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in patient care and unit operations, protect patient rights and confidentiality, and support risk management activities.
• Participate in patient care and unit activities to meet regulatory, patient safety, infection control, and safety requirements.
• Participate in unit meetings and activities that support unit function and organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed