Registered Nurse RN - Ortho Med/Surg

MyMichigan Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational opportunities

Job summary

A regional health provider in Saginaw, Michigan seeks a Registered Nurse for Ortho Med/Surg with competitive compensation and sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include providing patient care using the Nursing Process, developing care plans, and supervising staff. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Nursing and two years of medical-surgical experience. Join a technology-driven environment that supports your growth and development while ensuring high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years of general Medical-Surgical/Charge Nurse experience required.
• Good basic clinical skills in delivering care in an acute care facility.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the Nursing Process by assessing patients.
• Develops and implements a plan of care based on patient assessment.
• Evaluates patient's response to care and updates plan accordingly.

Skills

Basic clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse RN - Ortho Med/Surg

Summary

Up to 14K sign on bonus for qualified candidates. 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 patients plan of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the Nursing Process by completing a 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.
• (50%)* Evaluates patients response to care and updates plan of care.
• (30%)* Oversees the delegation of specifics of the patient plan of care to unit staff.
• (20%)*
• 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.
• Technology driven organization competency in Microsoft Windows.
• May be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• RN: Registered Nurse
• BLS: Basic Life Support
• TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

Equivalent Experience

Within 1 month of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8/1/2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Required Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience, Training and Skills

• Two years general Medical-Surgical/Charge Nurse experience required.
• Good basic clinical skills in delivering care in an acute care facility.
• 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, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear PPE that includes latex materials or substitute. Must be able to move freely, perform functions outlined. Overall vision and hearing necessary. Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens. Must follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing. Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, regular attendance, stay awake. Physical Demand Level: Medium.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care