Registered Nurse NeuroStroke Unit

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide leadership and coordinate care on a 30-bed neuro unit. The role requires night shift coverage (7:00 pm to 7:30 am) with an alternating weekend schedule. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and teach patients and families.

Qualified candidates have RN licensure in Michigan, BSN preferred, and BCLS certification. ACLS/NIH certifications are common on this unit.

Qualifications

• RN must maintain licensure in Michigan.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate nursing care on a neuro unit.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to family and team and document care.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Analytical abilities

Professional nursing services

Communication with patients

Education

BSN preferred

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description

Shift : Midnights

Status : 24 hours per week - 12 hour day shift; 7:00 pm to 7:30 am with alternating weekend schedule

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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:

• BSN preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 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.
• RN experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).

Additional Information

UNIT OVERVIEW:

30 bed unit specializing in neuro patients. Some of the patient population consisting of stoke/stroke-like symptoms, seizure, brain bleeds, and other neuro type diagnosis. In addition, will see small number of cardiac patients with a couple cardiac drips that are not titrated, and any other patient’s needed placement. All RNs ACLS and NIH certified.