RN-Perioperative Care Unit | UMH-Sparrow Lansing

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Perioperative Care Unit. The role provides professional nursing services, guides care plans, and collaborates with the health care team to maximize patient outcomes.

The RN will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement activities. Michigan RN license and BLS within 60 days are required.

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills required to deliver quality patient care.
• Associate degree in Nursing; Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire; current Michigan RN license.
• Interpersonal skills for effective communication; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of Department Manager.
• Participate in shared decision making.
• Assess patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing/medical care per guidelines.
• Develop and update individualized plan of care in line with medical treatment.
• Educate patient/family using mutual participation model.
• Participate in quality improvement activities within department and system.
• Delegate and supervise care plan implementation to LPN/PCT or other staff.
• Document assessment, plan, care provided and patient response.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Current Michigan RN license

Job description

RN-Perioperative Care Unit | UMH-Sparrow Lansing

The RN provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformation Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes.

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Leadership-

• Empowered to coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.
• Participates in shared decision making.
• Care Delivery System-
• Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
• Develops and updates an individualized, plan of care based on the assessment of the patient in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaborates with patient and their available resources.
• Implements purposeful plan of care, reflecting the uniqueness of each patient.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and response to care, revising plan as needed. Documents assessment, plan, all care given and patient response in the patient record.
• Educates patient/family according to assessed need using mutual participation model.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities within department, health system and/or community.
• Performs nursing activities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care.
• Provides a safe environment for patient, family, and all other caregivers.
• Professional Growth-
• Supports the development of self and other Associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship and peer review.
• Utilizes current evidence and research in practice.
• Communicates appropriate significant information and changes in patient’s condition to members of the health care team.
• Develops and maintains a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.
• Delegates, directs and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, or other health care workers.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Work Experience Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Education Associate degree in Nursing Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire. Current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Interpersonal skills for effective communication. Computer literate

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.