RN Cardiology Outpatient

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Employee discounts

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health in St Joseph, MI, is seeking a full-time RN to provide direct patient care in the Cardiology department. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care following ANA standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include documentation, collaboration with the care team, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and Michigan RN license with BLS within 90 days of hire. 36 hours weekly, day shift.

Qualifications

• RN with state license or eligibility in Michigan.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience applying the nursing process and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients and document care and teaching.
• Develop and maintain an individualized plan of care.
• Communicate with the health team and advocate for patients.
• Initiate discharge planning and facilitate transitions of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and adapt teaching strategies.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Nursing process

Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing

Job description

Scope of Work

As a Nurse with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. You’ll use your critical thinking skills and the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You’ll be responsible for upholding the standards of nursing excellence as described by the ANA, including the code of ethics. You’ll be a vital member of our team and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors the overall needs of patients / family. Documents nursing care / teaching consistent with documentation guidelines. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Develops / maintains an individualized patient plan of care with the patient and consistent with patient / family changing needs / goals, reflecting the full scope of practice. Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. Communicates with other members of the health care team, including triage of incoming calls, in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient / family advocate.
• Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service / home.
• Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. Evaluates patients’ and family educational needs; develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, physician orders, and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA / regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
• Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to support staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the application of clinical paths, QI processes, and other related activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s Degree Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross within 90 Days

Preferred

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph

Department Name

Cardiology St Joseph HOPD - Niles and St Joseph Prof Svcs

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.