Nurse Resident 1900-0730 - Requisition #188569

Infor; Marshall (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn is seeking a licensed practical nurse candidate for a nursing role under direct RN supervision. You will assist with all phases of the nursing process and document patient progress with the RN preceptor.

Collaboration with the care team and other disciplines will be essential to deliver high‑quality care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments with the RN, planning and implementing care, educating patients and families, and participating in unit‑based improvement activities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Board eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Responsibilities

• Under direct RN supervision, provide professional nursing care for patient comfort and well‑being.
• Document patient care, condition, reactions, and response to treatment with RN preceptor oversight.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments with RN preceptor; develop/update plan of care accordingly.
• Provide and direct nursing care and evaluate outcomes with the RN preceptor.
• Educate patients and families and document accordingly with RN oversight.
• Participate in unit based performance improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Practice in accordance with Michigan nursing laws including delegation and supervision.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

EMR proficiency

Infection prevention

Communication

Time management

Education

RN licensure eligibility in MI

BLS certification

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct RN supervision, provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients using critical thinking and independent judgment, and all phases of nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Learn to be responsible for the direction and supervision of the nursing patient care team typically made up of Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other technicians. Will be learning to collaborate with own team and other disciplines in the provision of care. Working with their RN preceptor, documents patient care, patient condition, reactions and response to treatment in a timely manner and together, track patient progress.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments with their RN preceptor; develops and updates plan of care accordingly in collaboration with patient, under direct RN supervision.
• Provides and directs nursing care and evaluates outcomes with the RN preceptor.
• Uses technology appropriately, including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
• Uses evidence based tools, established policies, procedures and standards of care and practice
• Educates patients and family members and documents accordingly with RN preceptor oversight.
• Reports actual or potential occurrences according to Oaklawn procedures.
• Engages in self-assessment, peer review, completes mandatory education and competency assessments, accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Participates in unit based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, supports change.
• Practices at all times in accord with the legal definition of nursing in the State of Michigan, including provisions on delegation and supervision while working directly with their RN preceptor.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited program in nursing. Board eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Clear oral expression; oral comprehension includes listening to and understanding others; deductive and inductive reasoning skills; ability to write clearly; use of technology such as EMR, selective attention – able to concentrate for protracted periods; time sharing – able to shift back and forth successfully between two or more activities; manual dexterity – to manage IV tubing, syringes, and other equipment; information ordering skills – patterns of numbers, pictures, words and mathematical operations including medication calculation. Ability to work with diverse patient and staff populations with sensitivity to cultural and spiritual influences impacting patient care. Efficiently manage time with minimal supervision. Behaves in accordance with: Oaklawn’s mission, vision, values; Nursing’s vision, philosophy; ANA’s Code of Nursing Ethics; Relationship Based Care tenets.

Working Conditions:

Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients.

Physical Requirements:

Constantly stand, walk, reach, push/pull, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear, lift/carry 50+ lbs. Frequently sit, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch.