RN PROGRESSIVE CARDIAC CARE (C 3 MAIN 3 NORTH)

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

development opportunities

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, MI seeks a Registered Nurse to provide leadership, care coordination, education and discharge planning across inpatient units. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the care team and compassionate family engagement.

The RN will monitor vitals, perform assessments, administer medications, document care in the EHR and contribute to continuous quality improvement. Michigan RN licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse with current licensure in Michigan.
• BLS certification required.
• Attends unit conferences and continuing education activities.
• Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies, services and time.
• Supports patient flow through policy compliance and staffing needs.
• Communicates professionally with patients and families.
• Provides patient care before cardiac surgery.
• Monitors ECG readings and notifies provider as appropriate.
• Documents patient care observations in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical nursing skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

RN license in Michigan

BLS certification

Continuing education participation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Overview

The role of the Registered Nurse includes leadership, direction and feedback to care team members, assessment, collaboration and coordination regarding plan of care, patient and family education, pain management, patient safety, and planning for patient discharge. This position will assist the patient to move safely and effectively through their hospital stay.

He/she demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cost containment efforts through efficient use of supplies, services and time management.
• Supports the organizations patient flow efforts through compliance to unit and Patient Services policies.
• Remains flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care in all inpatient units.
• Communicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner.
• Provides patient care before cardiac surgery.
• Assesses and monitors patients pre- and post stress test.
• Monitors electrocardiogram readings and notifies provider as appropriate.
• Keeps physician informed of any changes in the patient.
• Contacts physician with questions and concerns regarding patients' conditions.
• Complies with medical provider orders.
• Administers and monitors intravenous drips.
• Modifies patient plan of care based on patient responses.
• Discusses and educates patients on ways to maintain or improve current state of health, including cardiac health.
• Educates family and/or significant others on how to help the patient engage in healthy behavior post discharge from acute care.
• Helps patients with postoperative recovery process.
• Collaborates with health care team to provide safe patient care during emergency respiratory or cardiovascular episodes.
• Answers patient questions regarding health care issues including nutrition and exercise.
• Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
• Performs assessment and synthesizes data collected by self and others in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on the patients physiologic, psychologic, and cognitive status.
• Delegates, supervises and implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner by utilization of and adherence to standards which define the process.
• Collaborates effectively with all health care disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes, assess readiness for discharge and anticipate discharge needs.
• Identifies patient learning needs and their ability to follow through, including discharge instructions, while implementing appropriate measures to meet these needs.
• Exhibits nursing judgement and critical thinking abilities within the framework of the nursing process.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations within current scope of practice following American Heart Association Guidelines.
• Collaborates with medical providers and Advanced Practice Providers to provide high quality, evidenced based care.
• Assesses and monitors patients in the inpatient acute care setting.
• Administers medications as outlined by Patient Service guidelines and policies.
• Documents all patient care observations and interventions in the electronic record accurately, clearly, in a timely manner following all established policies.
• Provides appropriate hand off communication when transferring care to another provider.
• Collaborates with nursing instructors and unit leaders to perform as a mentor and preceptor for nursing students, interns and new hires as appropriate.
• Updates electronic medical records per agency policy.
• Actively participates in quality management.
• Participates in patient care and unit activities to achieve compliance with all regulatory, patient safety, infection control, and safety requirements.
• Participates in unit meetings and activities which support unit function and the overall goals of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Graduation from NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the State of Michigan.
• BLS certification required.
• Attends unit conferences, in-service programs and continuing education activities to meet the organizations expectations.
• Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
• Clinical nursing skills.
• Sound judgement in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time offto support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities