RN Cardiothoracic ICU Step Down

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory for staff

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids seeks a Registered Nurse for a full-time Cardiothoracic unit position. The RN provides professional care using the nursing process and partners with patients and families, under nurse leadership, to plan and discharge care.

The role emphasizes postoperative cardiac and thoracic care, strict adherence to policies, and education documentation. Shift is night, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with 36 weekly hours at Butterworth site in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's in Nursing required within 5 years MI.
• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and patient-family centered care.
• Coordinate planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge of patient care under Nurse Leader guidance.
• Incorporate patient/family goals in the plan of care and teach accordingly.
• Document education and learning in the health record.
• Uphold Corewell Health policies and procedures to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Rhythm assessment

Cardiac auscultation

Pulmonary auscultation

Surgical site management

Concise communication

Time management

Advocacy

Policy adherence

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing within 5 years

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

About 7MHC

7MHC is a 46 bed unit that cares for cardio-thoracic patients after surgery. We specialize in both cardiac, pulmonary and transplant care. Our primary patient populations are post-operative coronary artery bypass (CABG), cardiac valve surgeries, lung surgeries, heart and lung transplant, and VAD patients (an artificial heart pump). We admit post-surgical patients day of surgery, after the cardiovascular recovery unit or from the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTCC) depending on their procedure and clinical needs. If a patient needs intensive care, they are transferred to CTCC and return back to us when their condition has stabilized. Our patients are very complex and require medical, physical and emotional support. Strong clinical skills in cardiac, pulmonary and post-surgical assessment are necessary. Examples are rhythm assessment, identification of abnormalities with cardiac and pulmonary auscultation and surgical site management. In addition successful candidates should exhibit strong foundations in nursing such as concise communication, individualization, advocacy, time management, use of policy/standards of care and ability to adapt quickly in emergent patient situations. This is an exciting unit to work with each shift providing clinically complex care for patients with high acuity needs such as drains, wounds, high risk medications and monitoring.

About Meijer Heart Center

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care.Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat.

Scope of Work

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing Required


• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years MI


• Registered Nurse (RN) Required


• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days


• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

Benefits

• 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

Location & Schedule

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name Progressive Care Unit Cardiothoracic Surgical 7 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type Full time

Shift Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 36

Hours of Work 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked variable

Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Company Culture & Diversity

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.