RN Registered Nurse - Neuro/Ortho Care

Healthcare Ascension; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care within a dynamic medical center, utilizing specialized knowledge to support individuals in their health journeys. You'll collaborate with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to set goals and ensure quality care. With a strong focus on professional development and community support, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to patient well-being.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification within 30 days and RN license within 90 days.
• Education requirements include AAS, BSN, or RN Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and apply specialized knowledge.
• Collaborate with patients and healthcare teams to identify goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Collaboration

Pain Management

Education

AAS or BSN or RN Diploma

BSN required within 6 years

Job description

Details

Sign-on bonus:

$20,000

Department:

Neuro/Ortho

Schedule:

Full time. 36 hrs/week. Night shift. 7 pm - 7:30 am. Variable schedule. 50% of holidays and every third weekend.

Hospital:

Ascension Borgess

Location:

Kalamazoo, MI

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and perspective to their civilian careers with Ascension.

*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, with some exclusions (e.g., PRN roles). Connect with your Talent Advisor for specifics.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care within Borgess Medical Center. Practice involves applying specialized knowledge and skills from biological, physical, and behavioral sciences to care, treatment, counseling, and health teaching of individuals experiencing health changes or requiring health maintenance, illness management, or disability support. Follow standards set by the American Nurses Association. Recognize each patient as an individual with rights to quality care, mutual goal setting, and privacy. Use the nursing process to promote, maintain, and restore health, considering growth and development across the lifespan. Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team to identify goals based on assessments and diagnoses. Diagnose, treat, evaluate responses, and revise care plans as needed. Monitor for complications, notify physicians, and document appropriately. Manage pain assessment and treatment following policies. Delegate tasks based on clinical judgment and staff skills. This description is not exhaustive of all duties or responsibilities.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification: BLS from American Heart Association within 30 days of hire; RN license within 90 days of hire.
• Education: AAS or BSN or RN Diploma at start; BSN required within 6 years. Existing degrees for hires before 1/1/2015 are grandfathered.