RN Ortho Neuro

spectrumhealth; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health’s Lakeland Hospital St Joseph unit is seeking an experienced RN to care for stroke, post-neurosurgery, and orthopedic patients. The role emphasizes early mobility, pain control, and neuro-assessment, with RN-led teaching and family-centered planning.

Full-time, day shift, 36 hours per week, with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for external candidates. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in nursing (BSN preferred) and MI RN licensure, with BLS and NIHSS certifications

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing
• Bachelor's in Nursing within 5 years
• Graduates from a non-accredited nursing school must have at least one year of acute care experience or two years in a licensed health care role and must have passed NCLEX
• MI Registered Nurse (RN)
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
• NIH Stroke Certification - NIHSS within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and patient-family centered care principles.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge under the Nurse Leader guidance.
• Document education and learning appropriately in the health record.

Skills

NIH Stroke Certification

BLS within 90 days

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

NCLEX passing

MI RN license

Tools

BLS Certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! (external candidates only)

About the Unit

This 30-bed unit specializes in caring for stroke, post-neurosurgery, and post-orthopedic patients as well as patients with general medical issues. This unit emphasizes early mobility, pain control, and neuro-assessment and pain control. The RNs are NIH stroke scale certified and take care of patients of all ages. The patient-to-nurse ratio ranges from 4-5:1 on a day shift and 5-6:1 on night shift. The unit maintains a strong culture of teamwork, continuous learning, teaching and high-quality care, with a commitment to excellent outcomes and patient satisfaction.

About Corewell Health South - Lakeland Hospitals

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

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

• Required
• Associates in Nursing
• Bachelors in Nursing 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)
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
• NIH Stroke Certification - NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale within 90 days

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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
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• 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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Med Surg Care Unit Ortho Neuro A 1 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.