Night Shift RN - Patient Care & Team Lead

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for night shifts who will be responsible for a designated patient group, applying the nursing process and teamwork to deliver care. The role includes directing related staff and maintaining patient safety and quality care.

Required Michigan RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS credentials may be expected or pursued depending on unit. BSN preferred; unit-specific ACLS timelines apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Michigan Registered Professional Nurse licensure required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider—required.
• Endoscopy RN: ACLS preferred; ACLS within 60 days or placement in unit.
• Level 4/5 RN: ACLS preferred; ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• Level 4/5 RN: Competence in basic cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation; training provided.
• Level 6: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• ED: PALS preferred; ACLS within 3 months after hire; re-cert every 2 years.
• IR/NEURO IR RN: ACLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Previous experience in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• ASSESSMENT—Assess the patient's condition and needs.
• PLANNING—Develop a plan of care with nursing diagnoses and goals.
• IMPLEMENTATION—Carry out the nursing plan and orders.
• Pr<...>ESSENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION—Establish priorities based on patient needs and resources.
• IMPLEMENTATION—Perform nursing procedures and assist physicians.
• EVALUATION—Evaluate response to interventions and adjust care plan.
• PATIENT EDUCATION—Educate patient and family as needed.
• DOCUMENTATION—Document accurately in patient care records.
• PATIENT/FAMILY RIGHTS—Respect rights and confidentiality.
• SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT—Follow safety standards.
• LEGAL ISSUES—Understand and manage legal aspects of care.
• EMERGENCIES—Respond calmly and document events.
• KNOWLEDGE BASE—Maintain current knowledge and standards.
• PROFESSIONALISM—Maintain appearance, attendance, and flexibility.
• SELF EDUCATION—Engage in continuing education.
• STAFF DEVELOPMENT—Participate in staff development.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE/DEVELOPMENT—Participate in QA and research.
• COORDINATION/ORGANIZATION—Coordinate care and set priorities.
• PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING—Identify and resolve issues.
• COMMUNICATION—Effective written and oral communication.
• STAFFING—Support flexible staffing and resolve conflicts.
• ORIENTATION—Complete unit core competencies.
• DELEGATION—Assign staff and supervise to ensure plan is followed.

Skills

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Michigan RN licensure

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for night shifts who will be responsible for a designated patient group, applying the nursing process and teamwork to deliver care. The role includes directing related staff and maintaining patient safety and quality care.

Required Michigan RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS credentials may be expected or pursued depending on unit. BSN preferred; unit-specific ACLS timelines apply.