General Duty RN

MyMichigan Health; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Alpena is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide safe and quality care for patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient health needs, implementing nursing actions, and ensuring effective communication.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing, possess a Registered Nurse credential, and have two years of acute care experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years medical center acute care experience.
• Registered Nurse credential required.
• Certified Rehab Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health care needs and nursing care requirements.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care provided.
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Rehabilitation nursing knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Overview

Summary: Units: I/P Rehab/Med Surg/Behavioral Health

Posted internally from 6/17/2026 to 6/24/2026

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), provides safe, quality care for patients/residents according to individualized care plan that supports patient/resident outcomes. Treats all patients/residents with dignity and respect. Know, follow and maintain resident rights. Assists with oversight of non-clinical and support staff personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health care needs, nursing care requirements and the delivery of nursing care for all assigned patient, recognizing the specific individual needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Plans and prioritizes care required to meet assigned patients' health care needs.
• Implements nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and established policy.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care to ensure responsible and appropriate care is rendered to patients.
• Self-Management: Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible nursing care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships. Assumes responsibility for own continued development and assists with the development of other staff members.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in Performance Improvement as required by MyMichigan Health and the job description. Understands and is accountable for MyMichigan Health's customer service standards.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
• Equivalent Experience: MI
• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA

Required Education

Education: Associate's Degree
Education Specialization: Nursing

Experience, Training and Skills

• Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures.
• Participates in equipment in-services and competencies as they relate to role expectations.
• Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.
• Previous Direct Patient Care Experience Preferred.
• Medical terminology or related experience preferred.
• Must have at least two years medical center acute care experience.
• Must demonstrate knowledge in rehabilitation nursing by completion of the rehabilitation training modules.
• Must have a minimum of six months experience in acute physical rehabilitation or acceptable related training (such as experience working with neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions) and experience is preferred.
• Certified Rehab Nurse preferred.
• Must pass lift test.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and/or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% of the workday) 10 lbs.