Registered Nurse RN - PCU

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Midland is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to perform a variety of patient care functions using the nursing process. The position requires excellent assessment and coordination skills, along with strong communication for effective patient education.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree in nursing and must hold an RN license, with further certifications required within specific time frames.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• ACLS, BLS certifications required within specified time.
• Interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs comprehensively.
• Organize all aspects of patient care.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team on patient care.
• Educate patients and families on health management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Effective communication

Health education

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Summary

This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.
• Organize and coordinate all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs.
• Evaluate 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.
• Consult and collaborate with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.
• Demonstrate proficiency (according to hospital and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicate interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.
• Educate patients and families.
• Provide teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.
• Promote clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improve 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

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Equivalent Experience: within 12 months of hire or transfer)
• DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man (Equivalent Experience: within 12 months of hire or transfer)
• BLS: Basic Life Support (Equivalent Experience: within 3 months of hire or transfer)
• RN: Registered Nurse (Essential)
• Team Advanced: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (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)

Required Education

Associate degree. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Other Information

• 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.
• Microsoft Windows competency required. Employees may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• PCCN certification preferred.

Physical and mental requirements and typical working conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including public contact, trauma, grief, and death.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitutes.
• Must be able to move freely around the facility with or without an assisted device and perform the job functions as described.
• Vision and hearing are necessary, with or without assistance.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for long periods; may need frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material; must follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular attendance and stay awake.
• Dexterity required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; may require frequent repetitive movements.
• Physical demands: Medium. Occasionally (0‑33 % of workday) lift or carry 21‑50 lbs, frequently (34‑66 %) 20 lbs, and continuously (67‑100 %) 10 lbs.