RN Med Surg Ortho

Spectrum Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Identity theft protection, home and 04

Traditional and Roth retirement plans

Job summary

Corewell Health's 5 North orthopedic unit in Dearborn Hospital offers 28 beds and around-the-clock interdisciplinary care for adults with musculoskeletal issues who may need surgery. The team supports hip and knee replacement pathways with collaboration across trauma, therapy, nursing, and case management.

The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and discharge, partnering with patients and families, teaching them and documenting education in the health record.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelor's in Nursing Required within 5 years
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or two years in a licensed health care role and must have passed the NCLEX
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required upon hire
• Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process within Corewell Health policies
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge the patient; involve family input in care planning
• Develop teaching strategies for patient/family; document education in health record

Skills

Nursing process

Patient-family centered care

Teaching strategies

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About the unit

5 North is a twenty-eight-bed orthopedic unit which focuses on the adult patient with musculoskeletal problems that may potentially need surgical intervention. Collaborative 24-hour patient care is provided within an effective interdisciplinary care team including Trauma mid-level providers, physical and occupational therapists, nursing assistants and case managers. The unit has the capability of 4 telemetry beds. The unit is Joint Commission certified for hip and knee replacement surgery.

About Dearborn Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Top 10 Hospitals" in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women's health, heart & vascular, and cancer care.

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
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required upon hire
• Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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 - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn
• Department Name Med Surg Care Unit 5N - Dearborn Hosp
• Employment Type Full time
• Shift Night (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 36
• Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

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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.