Registered Nurse-MICU

MyMichigan Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform integrated patient care using the nursing process in a caring, patient-centered environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team and adherence to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path.

This position requires an Associate degree in nursing (Bachelor’s preferred) and completion of a standard orientation. Strong communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, are expected to provide high-quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Comprehensive orientation as per policy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and basic software tools.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psychosocial and family support.
• Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care per patient needs.
• Evaluates patient progress against the care plan or clinical path.
• Consults and collaborates with the health care team for total patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Windows

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Summary

14K for 2-year sign on bonus for qualified candidates

This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

Responsibilities

• (25%)* Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.
• (25%)* Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs.
• (25%) * Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path.
• (25%)* Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates proficiency (according to medical center and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.
• Educates patients and families.
• Provides teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.
• Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.
• All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true
• Credential: DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer Qualification Source:
• Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer Qualification Source:
• Credential: RN: Registered Nurse Equivalent Experience: Qualification Source: MI Essential: true

Required Education

• Education: Associate degree in nursing, bachelors preferred.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

• Completion of orientation process as described in the Critical Care Competency Policy.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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