RN Progressive Care

Corewell Health • Farmington Hills, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a 67-bed, high-acuity Progressive Care Unit serving a diverse adult patient population that requires elevated monitoring and nursing expertise. The unit provides patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Patient populations and clinical experiences include adult medicine, surgical, cardiac, neurology, and GI patients; patients requiring titrated cardiac drips, insulin drips with hourly glucose monitoring, and CIWA management; patients with ICDs, permanent pacemakers, and Life Vests; ventilator patients, including those with tracheostomies; hemodynamically stable BiPAP patients; neurologic patients requiring NIHSS assessments and Q2 neuro checks; post-pericardial-window patients, chest tubes, and PleurX catheters; CAPD patients with cardiac conditions requiring PCU-level care; and pregnant patients requiring PCU-level monitoring.

Under the ANA scope of practice, the RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles. The RN provides quality care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures. The RN partners with patients and families, incorporates their input and goals into care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

The position is based at Farmington Hills Hospital, a Level II trauma center and Michigan State University base teaching hospital. The hospital has been recognized as a high-performing facility by U.S. News & World Report and as a Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence. This is a full-time day-shift position with 36 scheduled hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and every-other-weekend coverage.

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 upon hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role, and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification is highly recommended within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients.
• Provide professional nursing care incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles.
• Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Partner with patients and families and incorporate their input and goals into the plan of care.
• Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
• Provide progressive care nursing for the complex patient populations and clinical needs described for the unit.

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.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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