Registered Nurse Spinal Cord Injury Contingent Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation medicine is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Spinal Cord Injury unit. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring positive outcomes for patients. The RN will lead care activities, monitor patient progress, and play a vital role in discharge preparations. Join this innovative facility known for its commitment to rehabilitation excellence and contribute to meaningful patient relationships while enhancing your nursing career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Michigan with nursing school graduation.
• BSN is preferred for this nursing position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care activities for a group of patients.
• Establish collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Graduation from a school of nursing

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

Wound vacs

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse Spinal Cord Injury Contingent Days (2406003338)

Unit Specializes in: Spinal Cord Injury

Specialized Equipment: Beds/wound vacs

RN's involved in goal setting and achieving positive outcomes and increased LOS increasing patient/RN relationship

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics, and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Patient Care Services Team and is responsible for the satisfactory completion of nursing care by the nursing team. The RN manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members including ancillary and support services. The role of the Registered Nurse at the DMC encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, teaching, and supervision.

The DMC RN:
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers
• Delegates, assesses, provides, and evaluates patient care
• Provides and delegates patient care activities to team members
• Monitors patient progress and prepares patient for discharge
• Reports directly to senior unit management and participates in shared decision-making activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduation from a school of nursing required.
2. BSN preferred.
3. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan required.
4. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.

Scheduled Hours: 04

Shift Type: Days

FTE: 0.050000