RN Peds Med Surg

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a registered nurse to deliver evidence-based care in the Pediatric Care Unit at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The role emphasizes critical thinking via the nursing process, ethical practice, and advocacy for patients and families.

Shift-based night hours (7p-7a), full-time with 36 hours weekly, including every other weekend. Licensure and BSN progression guidelines apply per SHGR/CHS policies.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based nursing care aligned with interprofessional plans and ANA standards.
• Competent in assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Upholds ANA standards of professional performance and privacy/safety.
• 1 year RN experience preferred and MI RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care per interprofessional plan.
• Communicate and collaborate with health-care team.
• Advocate for patient and family and ensure timely documentation.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Lead autonomous practice and delegate to unlicensed staff when appropriate.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing

Clinical assessment

Ethical practice

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years (SHGR)

BSN within 7 years (SHGR)

BSN within 5 years (CHS)

Job description

Job Summary

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. 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.

Essential Functions

Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA/regulatory standards. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient/family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required. Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data. Assess the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues. Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates an individualized interprofessional plan of care that recommends strategies to achieve the outcomes in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes. Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service/home. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017 (SHGR)
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016 (SHGR)
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in the RN role on or after 1/21/2024 - CHS
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in the RN role on or after 1/21/2024 - CHS
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
• At least 1 year of RN experience preferred
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan

Required Certifications

• Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• CRT-Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) - AHA American Heart Association Except CHS 1 Year preferred
• CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association CHS 2 Yrs preferred

How Corewell Health Cares for You

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

• 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 & Employment Details

Site - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Pediatric Care Unit 5th Fl HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7p-7a Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Corewell Health Culture & Commitment

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.