RN RESOURCE TEAM

Covenant HealthCare•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

As a member of the Resource Team, the Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to demonstrate exemplary Covenant values, outstanding clinical skills, and flexibility. The RN provides leadership, direction, and feedback to care team members; assesses and coordinates plans of care; educates patients and families; manages pain and patient safety; and plans for discharge. The RN helps patients move safely and effectively through their hospital stay and provides excellent customer service. The role upholds Covenant HealthCare’s Vision, Mission, and Values and its commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. The RN supports patient flow and staffing needs across all inpatient units, including cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns. The role involves caring for patients of all age groups, collaborating with healthcare disciplines, maintaining accurate electronic records, and following clinical, regulatory, safety, infection-control, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan.
Current BLS certification.
At least one year of acute-care nursing experience.
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.
Attend unit conferences, in-service programs, and continuing-education activities to meet organizational expectations.
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities

Support patient flow by complying with unit and Patient Services policies.
Remain flexible in cooperating with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs to provide care across inpatient units.
Model Covenant HealthCare’s Mission, Vision, and Values and commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Communicate professionally, therapeutically, and courteously with patients and families.
Assess, care for, and treat patients of all age groups according to Covenant HealthCare guidelines.
Systematically assess and synthesize data 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 in accordance with applicable standards and processes.
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 take appropriate measures to address them.
Apply nursing judgment and critical thinking within the nursing process.
Administer medications according to Patient Services guidelines and policies.
Accurately and promptly document patient-care observations and interventions in the electronic record according to established policies.
Participate actively in quality management.
Maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and patient population ages.
Recognize 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 that support regulatory compliance, patient safety, infection control, and other safety requirements.
Participate in unit meetings and activities that support unit function and organizational goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.