Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Karmanos Cancer Institute in Petoskey seeks a dedicated nurse to diagnose and treat patient responses to health conditions. The role requires a valid Michigan nursing license and BLS certification, with a preference for candidates experienced in OR.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and effective communication within the healthcare team, offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Experience with all age groups within the defined patient population.
• BLS certified, with OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Demonstrate leadership and act as a clinical resource.
• Exhibit effective communication and time management.

Skills

Clinical judgment skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

License to practice nursing in the State of Michigan

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

OR experience

Job description

Uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. Assesses, monitors, detects, plans and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications and promotes optimal level of health. Accountable for integrating care within scope of practice licensure, relevant education and experience. Reports to shift Team Leader and is accountable to the Department Manager. Utilizes Policies and Procedures to guide job duties. Level specific criteria are evaluated annually and can be found in the MNM Clinical Ladder.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Expertise: Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized written plan of care based upon a physiological, psychosocial, spiritual assessment consistent with patient/significant other’s changing needs & goals, utilizing the Clinical Practice Model (CPM) and the “Caring-Quality Model.”
• Knowledge: Seeks life‑long learning through certification, advanced practice, higher education, and literature review.
• Leadership/Credibility: Demonstrates leadership through sharing of knowledge, being a clinical resource, and professional role model.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective communication through collegial relationships, SBAR, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Productivity: Demonstrates enhanced time management skills and ability to assist others in order to contribute to overall performance of the team.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed by general and unit‑specific competency‑based objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• License to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Competent within 6 months of hire with all age groups within defined patient population. Demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups.
• BLS certified
• Must have OR Experience

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Schedule: Full‑time
• Requisition ID: 26003433
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:00pm
• On Call: Yes

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.