Registered Nurse (RN) — Nephrology — Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is recruiting a dedicated nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care and participate in collaborative interdisciplinary teams.

The role involves data collection, assessment, and planning under the nursing process, with emphasis on safety and education. The successful candidate will administer medications responsibly, coordinate care across departments, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Initial and ongoing patient assessment and planning of care.
• Administration of medications in a safe manner according to policies.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and ensure continuity.
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments and data analysis.
• Develop and implement care plans, administer medications safely.
• Coordinate care across departments and serve as care coordination liaison.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safety programs.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Clinical assessment

Patient care coordination

Health teaching

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation

Patient advocacy

Quality improvement

Resource stewardship

Leadership

Conflict management

Accountability

Care planning

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical technologies

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Shift Schedule

3x - 12 Hours Shift per week
7:00 PM to 7:30 AM: weekend, holiday and storm team requirements

Summary of Primary Function

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
• Health teaching and health promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
• Accountability for professional actions
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education

Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
OR
Diploma in Nursing (required)
Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail])