RN Medical Progressive Care

Corewell Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 3 North Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU). The unit offers 3:1 or 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratios based on acuity and cares for neuro, medical, and surgical patients requiring higher levels of monitoring.

As an RN, you will apply the nursing process under the guidance of the Nurse Leader, partner with patients and families, plan and implement care, teach, and document learning in the health record.

Qualifications

• RN license in Michigan required.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and patient-family centered care.
• Collaborate with Nurse Leader and Corewell Health policies.
• Educate patients and families and document education in health record.

Skills

Inpatient care

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

MPCU day shift time 3:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

About The Unit

3 North is a 27-bed Medical Progressive Care Unit, offering 3:1 or 4:1 nurse to patient ratio, based on patient acuity. This unit is designed to care for the neuro, medical, and surgical patient requiring a higher level of care. This specific patient population may also require frequent assessments and monitoring related to health state. Cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring is done at bedside with a central monitoring system at the nurse station.

Registered Nurses, Nurse Techs, Nursing Assistants, and Ward Secretaries comprise the staffing mix of this fast-paced unit.

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. Staff parking at the Dearborn hospital is free and onsite.

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from one of the following organizations - American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Required upon hire
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months
• Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years
• Direct inpatient care Preferred