RN 5W Observation

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides nursing care on 5 West, a 25-bed observation unit at Butterworth Hospital that supports the Emergency Department. The unit cares for a varied patient population requiring further testing or observation of symptoms, including patients with chest pain, heart failure, kidney stones, psychiatric diagnoses, gastrointestinal conditions, and acute or chronic orthopedic and neurological illnesses. Care may involve telemetry, IVs, NG/G-tubes, chest tubes, dressing and wound care, and patients undergoing CT or MRI. Physicians and advanced practice providers remain on the unit 24 hours a day, supporting care-team collaboration and patient-care efficiency.

The RN delivers accountable nursing care in accordance with American Nurses Association professional standards and Michigan law, applying the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role upholds ANA standards of professional performance and strives for optimal patient outcomes.

This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Days worked are variable, with every third weekend required. The role is based at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 5 years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with ANA professional standards and Michigan law.
• Apply the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Uphold standards of professional performance, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
• Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide observation care for patients requiring further testing or monitoring of symptoms.
• Provide care involving telemetry, IVs, NG/G-tubes, chest tubes, dressing and wound care, and patients undergoing CT and MRI.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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