RN Urology Ambulatory

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in Michigan seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. You will assess patient needs, document care, and develop individualized plans in collaboration with patients and families.

You will advocate for patients, coordinate with the care team for seamless transitions, and participate in discharge planning while upholding ANA standards and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• RN license required in Michigan at hire.
• BLS certification required by AHA/ARC.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient and family needs.
• Document nursing care and teaching per guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an individualized care plan with the patient.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care respecting autonomy and rights.
• Coordinate with health team to ensure continuity of care.
• Initiate discharge planning and facilitate transition to home or next care step.
• Advocate for privacy and confidentiality in patient data.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN)

BLS Certification

Job description

Scope of Work

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

• Associate's Degree Nursing LIC‑Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross

90 Days

About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long‑term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan #LI‑CH #CorewellHealthCareers

How Corewell Health cares for you

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

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• 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.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Urology St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Prof Svcs Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Monday to Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a .m. to 12 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Health & Safety

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. 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.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Culture & Inclusion

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.

Contact

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

About Corewell Health System

Corewell Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60000+ dedicated people—including more than 11500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post‑acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider‑sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.