RN - REGIONAL NEONATAL ICU 5N

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformation Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing and accepts responsibility for directing co-workers in implementing the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes. The position is in a 33-bed level III regional neonatal intensive care unit providing continuing intensive treatment to neonates, including advanced respiratory care, high-frequency ventilation, and nitric oxide. The unit provides transport services to five counties in Mid-Michigan through a nurse-led team. Care emphasizes developmentally appropriate nursing activities, and the unit uses a shared decision-making model that gives nurses opportunities to contribute to its direction and operation.

Requirements

Current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 3 months of hire.
Clinical knowledge and critical-thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.
Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
Computer literacy.
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager and participate in shared decision-making.
Assess patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Develop and update individualized plans of care based on patient assessment and in coordination with the medical diagnosis, treatment plan, patient, and available resources.
Implement purposeful, patient-specific plans of care; evaluate outcomes and response to care; and revise plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, care provided, and patient responses in the patient record.
Educate patients and families according to assessed needs using a mutual participation model.
Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement activities within the department, health system, or community.
Perform nursing activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, the Michigan Public Health Code, and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.
Use unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies to deliver quality patient care and provide a safe environment for patients, families, and caregivers.
Support the development of associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review; maintain professional development and use current evidence and research in practice.
Communicate significant information and changes in patient condition to the healthcare team and maintain professional relationships with team members, patients, and families.
Delegate, direct, and supervise implementation of the care plan by LPNs, PCTs, or other healthcare workers.
Perform additional duties as assigned.