Registered Nurse - Cardiology

mclarenhlth; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

McLaren Health in Michigan is seeking a Night Shift Registered Nurse in the Cardiology department. You will provide bedside nursing care, follow physician orders, and collaborate on patient care planning.

Responsibilities include delegating to nursing staff, coordinating care conferences, and mentoring new teammates. A current Michigan RN license and BLS certification are required, with a sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Michigan.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Night shift availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care and carry out medical orders.
• Collaborate with physicians to plan patient care and evaluate outcomes.
• Delegate to Nurse Assistants and other staff and oversee their tasks.
• Lead patient care coordination and discharge planning when applicable.

Skills

Bedside nursing

Team leadership

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse licensed in Michigan

Job description

Department: Cardiology

Daily Work Times: 7:00pm - 7:30am

Shift: Night

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Position Summary:

Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.
2. Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.
3. Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.
4. Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge/transfer planning conferences.
5. Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewherein the community.
6. Teaches and/or guides professional and ancillary personnel.
7. Precepts/mentors new employees and students.
8. Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE UP TO $15,000

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.

Preferred:

• Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent