RN Cardiac Telemetry Unit Weekends Option

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing care in accordance with the ANA scope of practice and the nursing process. Under the direction of the Nurse Leader, the RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supports discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles. The RN provides quality care according to Corewell Health policies and procedures, recognizes the effect of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes, and incorporates patient and family input and goals into care planning. The RN develops teaching strategies for patients and families and documents education and learning in the health record.

This position is on 6 North, a 38-bed cardiovascular unit caring for adults with heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, LVAD readmissions, pulmonary hypertension, and other cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. The unit provides care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This is a weekend-only program position. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts weekly, Friday through Sunday, with work required on 48 of 52 weekends per calendar year. Night-shift weekends are defined as Friday and Saturday night. Eligible RNs receive an additional $10 per hour on the two weekend shifts, in addition to base pay; the stipend combines with shift differentials and other special codes. Staff may request up to 48 hours of PTO on weekend shifts and up to 48 hours of exchanging a weekend shift for a weekday shift, subject to unit guidelines and scheduling considerations. One holiday off per calendar year may be requested if it falls on a weekend.

The role is based at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

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) certification required within 90 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the ANA scope of practice and nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and support discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles.
• Provide quality patient care in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures and under the direction of the Nurse Leader.
• Incorporate patient and family input and goals into care planning.
• Develop teaching strategies for patients and families and document education and learning in the health record.
• Care for adult cardiovascular patients, including patients with heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, LVAD readmissions, pulmonary hypertension, and other cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.

What This Job Offers

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