Registered Nurse RN - Medical/Surgical

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

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Staff RN who collaborates with the Med‑Surg Nurse Manager to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The role involves directing co‑workers in implementing the patient’s plan of care and performing duties as assigned.

Required are an RN license in MI, BLS, ACLS, and two years of Medical‑Surgical/Charge Nurse experience. Strong communication and adherence to policies are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• RN license (state of Michigan)
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification required
• Two years Medical‑Surgical/Charge Nurse experience

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the Nursing Process: assess, plan, implement, and document.
• Evaluate patient response and update the care plan.
• Oversee delegation of care tasks to unit staff.
• Engage in patient and family teaching as appropriate.
• Participate in educational opportunities and Performance Improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team and adhere to budget practices.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Summary

Works under the supervision of the Med‑Surg Nurse Manager. The Staff RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on the nursing unit according to established policies, procedures and guidelines. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the patient’s plan of care. Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• (70%)* Provides nursing care using the Nursing Process by: Completing nursing assessment of patient and documenting appropriately in the patient chart. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient. Implements plan of care and documents in the chart.
• (20%)* Evaluates patient’s response to care and updates plan of care.
• (10%)* Oversees the delegation of specifics of the patient plan of care to unit staff.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Engages in patient/family teaching as appropriate.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in educational opportunities and Performance Improvement activities.
• Communicates with the Health Care Team.
• Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices.
• 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
• All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
  Equivalent Experience:
  Qualification Source: MI
  Essential: true
• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
  Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
  Qualification Source: AHA
  Essential: true
• Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer (New requirement as of 2016)
  Qualification Source:
  Essential: true
• Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
  Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
  Qualification Source:
  Essential: true
• Credential: DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man
  Equivalent Experience: New requirement effective 2/24/2025. Telemetry Competency through testing or Telemetry Monitoring & Management class with passing score within 12 months of hire or transfer.
  Qualification Source:
  Essential: true

Required Education

• Education: Associates Degree
• Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's preferred.
• Education Specialization: NRG
• Essential: true

Other Information

• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
• Two years general Medical‑Surgical/Charge Nurse experience required.
• Skills: Good basic clinical skills in delivering care in an acute care facility.
• Interpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and co-workers.
• 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.