Registered Nurse RN - PCU

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Midland, MI seeks a registered nurse to assess patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial and family needs, and to organize and coordinate all aspects of care according to the plan of care.

You will collaborate with the care team, educate patients and families, and ensure progress toward goals while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role requires strong communication, critical thinking and the ability to work in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills required for patient and family interactions.
• Ability to think critically and work effectively with the care team.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
• Proficiency in nursing skills and following the plan of care.
• Adaptability to a dynamic clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial and family needs.
• Organize and coordinate all aspects of patient care.
• Evaluate progress against the plan of care and clinical path.
• Collaborate with the health care team to plan and implement total patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Summary

(25%)* Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.

(25%)* Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs.

(25%)* Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path.

(25%)* Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.

Responsibilities

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates proficiency (according to hospital and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.

Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.

Educates patients and families.

Provides teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.

Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.

Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Equivalent Experience:Within 12 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential:DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man

Equivalent Experience:Within 12 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience:Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:AHA

Essential: true

Credential:RN: Registered Nurse

Qualification Source:MI

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

Required Education

Education: Associate degree in nursing, bachelors preferred.

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Completion of orientation process as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

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.

PCCN certification preferred.

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.

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