RN Transplant

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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On-demand pay

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a registered nurse for the Solid Organ Transplant unit. You will perform rooming, medication reviews, ECGs, IV starts, and infusion administration, following ANA standards to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role requires MI RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS within stated timeframes; transplant/ICU experience is preferred. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; benefits include comprehensive packages and eligibility for paid time off.

Qualifications

• RN required with MI license and current BLS certification.
• ACLs/PALS/BLS certifications preferred or within 90 days of eligibility.
• Ideal candidate has transplant, donation, cardiology or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Medication reviews
• ICD Interrogation
• ECG
• Infusions
• IV starts
• Blood draws
• Vaccine administration

Skills

Transplant experience

Cardiology experience

ICU experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

RN license in MI

Tools

BLS CPR

ACLS

PALS

Job description

About Solid Organ Transplant

Our system continues to expand its services in groundbreaking medicine. With over a decade of transplantation experience, we have successfully assembled a world-class team of thoracic surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, nephrologists, imaging, and critical care specialists to provide care to patients with advanced heart, lung and kidney disease. Corewell Health is committed to offering these advanced levels of care to our local community and beyond. https://www.spectrumhealth.org/services/heart-lung-and-vascular-care/transplant/heart/

Scope of Work

As a Nurse with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. You'll use your critical thinking skills and the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You'll be responsible for upholding the standards of nursing excellence as described by the ANA, including the code of ethics. You'll be a vital member of our team and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Assesses and monitors the overall needs of patients / family. Documents nursing care / teaching consistent with documentation guidelines. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Develops / maintains an individualized patient plan of care with the patient and consistent with patient / family changing needs / goals, reflecting the full scope of practice. Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. Communicates with other members of the health care team, including triage of incoming calls, in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient / family advocate. Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service / home. Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. Evaluates patients' and family educational needs; develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals. Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, physician orders, and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA / regulatory standards. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical 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 organization data. Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to support staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the application of clinical paths, QI processes, and other related activities.

Qualifications Required

• Required Associate's Degree Nursing
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree
• Corewell Health Continuing Care and Corewell Health Medical Group do not require a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• 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-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS
• Cardiovascular Advanced Heart Failure Ambulatory, Big Rapids Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Big Rapids Pre-Op Call, United Cardiac Rehab, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 90 Days required
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Lake Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center, South Pavilion Ambulatory Surgery Center, pre/post/PACU nurses only, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 180 Days required
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Big Rapids - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days preferred
• Ideal candidate will be an RN possessing Transplant, Donation, Cardiology, or ICU experience

Position duties will include:

• Rooming patients
• Medication reviews
• ICD Interrogation
• ECG
• Infusions
• IV starts
• Blood draws
• Vaccine administration

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., No Weekends, No Corewell Health Observed Holidays

How Corewell Health cares for you

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

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• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• 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

SITE - Ambulatory Care Building - 275 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name Transplant Admin - Grand Rapids

Prof Svcs Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

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.

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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.

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