Registered Nurse, LTAC Dept, Full-Time Days

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking Registered Nurses to provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies. Responsibilities include implementing patient care plans, coordinating care with healthcare teams, and assessing discharge planning needs. Candidates must be credentialed by the Michigan Board of Nursing and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. This role is critical for ensuring effective patient outcomes in a professional healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing required prior to hire.
• BLS Provider must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Coordinates patient discharge planning needs.
• Communicates patient condition appropriately.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.