Emergency Room RN - Sign-On Bonus & Critical Care

MyMichigan Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role includes triage, history taking, vital signs, and initiating immediate care when needed, with emphasis on acute and non-acute patient care.

Benefits include a $14,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and opportunities for ongoing education. Minimum education is Associate degree in nursing with MI RN licensure; ACLS/BLS/TNCC/PALS/ENPC certifications are highly

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing skills as normally acquired through 2 years’ experience working in the medical center or similar setting.
• Weekend RN positions require a minimum of two years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning.
• Regularly assesses patient’s/client’s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Processes physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, and does follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or facilitates changes in plan to improve patient care.
• Actively participates in updating/ revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information.
• Uses physical assessment techniques to identify patients physical problems and their patient care needs.
• Possess clinical competence in airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, blood gas analysis, venipuncture and physical assessment.
• Reassesses patient health status and identifies significant changes in conditions.
• Individualizes plan of care.
• Coordinates the prescribed plans with orders on health care team.
• Communicates pertinent aspects of care to patient, family, or other health care workers.
• Initiates home health referrals when appropriate.
• Sets priorities and implements nursing measures which correlate with identified plan and standard of care.
• Recognizes change in patient’s condition and takes action to manage, reduce, or eliminate symptoms and promote comfort.
• Demonstrates respect for patient’s dignity and privacy.
• Documents nursing intervention and patients response.
• Maintains a safe patient environment and takes actions to prevent risk situations.
• Provides for patient/family education – explains about all procedures, utilizes available educational materials, documents any instructions given to family.
• Has effective interpersonal skills with customers.
• Assists peers in patient care activities.
• Recognizes stress in others and uses positive coping techniques.
• Sets goals and prioritizes Emergency Department care to patients according to acuity.
• Is accountable in following medical center policy and procedures and work attendance.
• Participates in continuing education program and ED training.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MyMichigan Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role includes triage, history taking, vital signs, and initiating immediate care when needed, with emphasis on acute and non-acute patient care.

Benefits include a $14,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and opportunities for ongoing education. Minimum education is Associate degree in nursing with MI RN licensure; ACLS/BLS/TNCC/PALS/ENPC certifications are highly