Registered Nurse - Hospice House

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in northern Michigan seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients in a dynamic healthcare setting. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment plans and ensure patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds Michigan RN licensure, with BSN requirements depending on tenure; minimum med-surg experience and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
• BSN preferred; timelines for BSN attainment depend on hire date.
• Minimum two years of med-surg experience; three years in nursing and hospice preferred.
• Meets Hospice and Medicare standards with background check and fingerprinting.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license and insured vehicle for facility travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients with the interpersonal skills to support patients and families.
• Direct patient care with the ability to make independent judgments in directing care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Independent judgment

Education

RN license Michigan

BSN preferred

Job description

More Than Just Care, It's Community

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That's life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about - with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

• Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
• Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
• Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description

A Day in the Life

• A Registered Nurse (RN) with primary responsibilities of providing quality nursing care to the patient. Interpersonal skills necessary to respectfully interact with patients and family members, frequently during periods of emotional stress or anxiety, hospital personnel and physicians. The ideal candidate is a self-directed professional with the ability to make independent judgment to direct patient care.

Qualifications

What's Required

• Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• For those hired into an RN position prior to January 1, 2009, it is encouraged to obtain a BSN. Certification in the specialty area of practice is also encouraged.
• For those hired into an RN position after January 1, 2009, it is required to obtain a BSN within ten years of their start date as an RN. Certification in the specialty area of practice is strongly encouraged.
• For those hired into an RN position after January 1st, 2015, it is required to obtain a BSN within 5 years of start date
• At least two (2) years of med-surg experience required. Three (3) years' experience in nursing and prior skilled care or hospice experience preferred.
• Meets Hospice and Medicare standards as evidenced by criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Possess a current Michigan motor vehicle license, ability to drive a car, and an insured vehicle capable of transport to facility in various weather conditions.

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.