Registered Nurse - Medical Surgery

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a registered nurse for the Medical Surgery department in Bay City, Michigan. This full-time position involves night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am, with a focus on providing comprehensive bedside nursing care and effective execution of care plans.

The ideal candidate will have a Michigan nursing license, BLS certification, and a strong commitment to patient education and professional growth. Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must complete a basic dysrhythmia course promptly.
• Preferred 6 months experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care and execute medical orders.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care plans.
• Mentor new employees and students.

Skills

Patient Care

Delegation and Coordination

Evidence-Based Practice

Patient Education

Education

Current Michigan Nursing License

BLS Certification

Job description

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.

Department

Medical Surgery

Shift Details

Daily Work Times: 7:00pm – 7:30am

Shift: Nights

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.
• Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.
• Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.
• 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.
• Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewhere in the community.
• Teaches and/or guides professional and ancillary personnel.
• Precepts/mentors new employees and students.
• Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

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.
• Must satisfactorily complete the first available basic dysrhythmia course.

Preferred

• Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.
• Orthopedic Nurse Certification.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003581
• Daily Work Times: 7:00pm - 7:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes