RN Registered Nurse Trauma Surgery

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a full-time trauma unit nurse to lead coordination and delivery of compassionate patient care on 2 East Trauma Surgery. Shifts are 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (three 12-hour shifts/week) with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements include BSN preferred, Michigan RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and ACLS/trauma experience a plus. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality care in a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or transfer date.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in coordination and delivery of quality patient care.
• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to health care team.
• Participates in solutions for variances from patient goals and implements them.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Three 12-hour shifts per week, Rotating weekends and holidays

** GENERAL SUMMARY:**

Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: BSN preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans. Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Additional Information

Unit Description:

Henry Ford St John Hospital's 2 East Trauma Surgery Department is a 20-bed unit with a focus on the acute care of patients who have sustained a variety of traumatic injuries. The majority of our patients present with primarily orthopedic, vascular, or neurological injuries including fractures, wounds, and traumatic brain injuries, and may have secondary concerns including psychiatric and substance abuse diagnoses. Many of our trauma patients require surgical intervention, and are cared for by our team on the floor before they are taken to pre-op, and after they are recovered in the PACU. We also assist with medical surgical overflow as needed.

Our average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4, and we are supported by a team of Registered Nurses, and Patient Care Technicians. We also work very closely with the Trauma Systems team of providers, being that we are a Level 1 Trauma Center. We encourage voluntary participation in continuing education, and offer opportunities for Trauma Nurse Certification, as well as different hospital-based committees including Wound Care Champions and PNC. There is also a unit-based committee known as Shared Governance. We welcome nurses of all levels of education and experience that thrive in a fast-paced environment. 2 East is both a great place for the long-term, or a great stepping stone if ICU/ED/grad school is in your future. Come join our team!