RN Ortho

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health's Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced RN to join the 2 South Orthopedic/Progressive Care unit. You will provide direct nursing care to medical and select surgical patients, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred within five years), Michigan RN licensure, and BLS certification within 90 days. Night shift, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred within five years.
• Current Michigan RN license required.
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC) required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following ANA standards and Michigan law.
• Demonstrate nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Michigan RN license

Job description

About the unit

2 South is a 41-bed Orthopedic/Progressive unit at Butterworth Hospital. 2 South cares for medical patients as well as some surgical patients. As a team member on 2 South, you will see a wide variety of patients. Some of those diagnoses include Orthopedic Trauma, Ortho Oncology, Hip & Spine Fractures, Spine Surgery, where the other population is Progressive Care and Med/Surg overflow. These diagnoses can be anything from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Pneumonia, Sepsis, Congestive Heart Failure, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Drips, Bi pap as well as Post Op heart ablation and pacemaker replacement patients. Teamwork is what keeps 2 South thriving. They rely on each other to get through shifts and keep their staff united. With over 20 years of the same leadership, the culture on the unit is a wonderful place to learn and help develop you into a well-rounded caregiver.

Job Description

The RN will deliver nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s in Nursing required within 5 years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.

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 - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Med Surg Care Unit Ortho 2S Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

1900-0730

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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Equal Employment Opportunity

• 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.
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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. 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.
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