Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Progressive Care Sepsis Unit

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

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical–Surgical / Progressive Care – Sepsis Unit. This role leads coordination and delivery of compassionate patient care, applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcomes.

You will communicate with patients and families, collaborate with the care team, and participate in solutions for variances from patient goals. BSN preferred; Michigan RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Enrollment in BSN within 3 years of hire.
• BSN must be completed within 5 years of hire.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities for care plans.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver quality compassionate patient care.
• Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Effectively communicate patient/family information to the care team.
• Collaborate to find solutions for variances from patient goals.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Nursing process

Team coordination

Education

BSN in progress (enrolled within 3 years)

BSN completed within 5 years

Graduation from accredited nursing school

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 - Sepsis 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