RN MICU

Corewell Health • Detroit, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) provides professional nursing care under the ANA scope of practice and uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients. The RN provides quality care under the direction of the Nurse Leader in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures, incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles and recognizing the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with patients and families, incorporates their input and goals into care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

The MICU treats patients with cardiac, renal, pulmonary, and endocrine disorders, infectious diseases, and some surgical conditions. The unit also provides continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and hypothermia treatments for post-cardiac-arrest patients. The role is based at Dearborn Hospital, a teaching and research hospital and Level II trauma center. The position is full-time, on the day shift, with 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 5 years.
• Graduates of a non-accredited nursing school must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role, and must have passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke required upon hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification highly recommended within 2 years.
• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Two years of experience as an RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and support discharge.
• Provide professional, quality nursing care in accordance with the ANA scope of practice and Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles into nursing practice.
• Partner with patients and families, using their input and goals in care planning.
• Develop teaching strategies for patients and families and document education and learning in the health record.
• Provide care for MICU patients with cardiac, renal, pulmonary, and endocrine disorders, infectious diseases, and some surgical conditions.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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