Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Progressive Care Secure Unit

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health's Jackson Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical / Progressive Care - Secure Unit to lead coordinated, compassionate patient care using the nursing process.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Michigan RN licensure, BSN enrollment within 3 years and BSN completion within 5 years, plus proven communication with patients, families, and hospital staff in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Enrollment in a BSN program within 3 years of hire.
• Completion of a BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of compassionate patient care.
• Utilize nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team.
• Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Nursing proficiency

Education

RN degree

BSN enrollment within 3 years

BSN completion within 5 years

Job description

Job Description

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a 412 bed, Level II Trauma, Magnet designated organization situated in South Central Michigan, perfectly surrounded by lush golf courses and beautiful lakes, conveniently 40 minutes west of Ann Arbor, 40 minutes south of Lansing, and 40 minutes east of Battle Creek.

Join the Medical Surgical / Progressive Care - Secure Unit:

• Mixed acuity units with progressive care and medical/surgical care
• Skilled staff in sepsis and sepsis protocols
• Unit fun committee creating a family atmosphere with team engagement

The Registered Nurse provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire
• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence