RN-Surgery | UMH-Sparrow Clinton

Sparrow•St. Johns, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for the care and treatment of patients in the Outpatient Services - pediatric through geriatric patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care per Nursing Services policies, procedures and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
One year nursing experience
Graduate from an accredited BSN program.
Current Michigan license to practice as Registered nurse.
BCLS certification.
ACLS within 6 months of hire.
Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation within 6 month of hire.
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency
Knowledge and skills regarding infusions and accessing ports
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to patient served in service area (newborn to geriatric). The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.
Clinical knowledge and analytic ability necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and interventions.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced chemotherapy training
Experience as circulating nurse

Responsibilities

Assesses patient condition and initiates nursing and or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient and documents accurately in the medical record.
Delegates and directs specific tasks to other health care workers.
Engages in patient/family teaching, as appropriate.
Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient and patient’s family, exemplifying the customer service standards.
Reports pertinent data of patient conditions to physician, Manager, Director, House Supervisor and other medical staff as appropriate.
Administers medications, performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains professional standards and knowledge of current trends in nursing by participation in meetings and attendance at mandatory inservices.
Float to other units as assigned.
Requires occasional weekends.