Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $31+ per hour

RemoteWorker US; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Med Surg unit. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic care team, providing direct patient care, and ensuring effective communication with patients and families. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical judgment, adaptability to new technologies, and excellent interpersonal skills. The organization is committed to fostering a supportive environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about patient care and teamwork. Join a team that values continuous improvement and patient-centered care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school is essential.
• Must obtain a registered nurse license in Michigan within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team to ensure quality patient care.
• Provide direct patient care and coordinate education for patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Adaptability to Technology

Mathematical Ability

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country.

The Graduate Nurse (GN) is a member of the patient care delivery team. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the GN engages in patient care activities, which include patient/family education, for a group of patients and their families through communication and collaboration with all team members, ancillary services and support services.

1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement; team work; the mission, vision and values of the DMC; and adheres to the DMC Customer Service Standards.

2. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, coordinates patient care activities, including patient/family education, for an assigned group of patients and assumes the role of care coordinator for uncomplicated patients; utilizes available clinical pathways and protocols; incorporates discharge planning into the care plan at the time of admission; evaluates variance and progress towards goals; modifies plans to achieve desired patient outcomes.

3. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct patient care as determined by patient, family and unit needs by:

• Determining patient and family needs; identifying goals with patient and family; developing and implementing plan to meet those goals; practicing culturally sensitive and competent patient and family centered care.
• Following through to ensure that physician orders are executed according to plan.
• Documenting and communicating patient response to care and treatment; monitoring appropriate laboratory values for therapeutic ranges of medications; and assessing side effects and response to medications.
• Participating in identifying quality improvement opportunities in response to patient, family, visitor and physician feedback.
• Promoting Patient, family, employee, visitor and unit safety.
• Identifying learning needs of patients and families regarding present health status, ongoing health care needs and home care requirements if necessary; initiating and coordinating interdisciplinary teaching and discharge planning; and providing instruction for patient and family upon discharge regarding treatment, follow-up care plans, medications, etc.

4. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, collaborates with physicians, care management specialists and other health care providers in carrying out the nursing process.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

2. Must have temporary authorization to practice as a graduate nurse under the direct supervision of a registered nurse as required by law, regulation in state of practice, or policy.

3. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the state of Michigan within 90 days of hire. If license is not obtained within 90 days of hire, classification will be changed to Nurse Associate (5NA41) or employee may be terminated.

Skills Required

1. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and deal with stresses associated with a patient care environment such as emergencies, time pressures, varying patient emotions/attitudes/conditions, etc.

2. Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.

3. Exhibits appropriate clinical judgment and analytical skills to provide comprehensive care and the subsequent formulation and documentation of care plans.

4. Demonstrates appropriate reading, writing and comprehension skills in order to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods and standards.

5. A high level of interpersonal and verbal skill and teamwork commitment to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit.

6. Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.

7. Ability to change job related practices, priorities or procedures and reschedule these activities in response to changing work conditions.

8. Requires physical ability and visual/manual dexterity to move/transport patients and supplies, insert needles and catheters, prepare medications and provide emergency CPR maneuvers.

9. Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.