RN Urology Ambulatory

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

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Job summary

Corewell Health South - Lakeland Hospitals in Saint Joseph, MI seeks an RN to provide patient care using the nursing process, upholding ANA standards and ethics.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, document meticulously, discharge planning, and advocate for patients and families within a collaborative team.

This full-time daytime role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• RN license in Michigan (STATE_MI) on hire.
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and monitors patients and families.
• Documents nursing care and teaching per guidelines.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation of activities.
• Develops individualized care plans with patient and family.
• Delivers culturally sensitive care respecting autonomy and rights.
• Facilitates discharge planning and smooth transitions.
• Identifies outcomes and updates teaching strategies as needed.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care per policies and physician orders.
• Upholds ethics and privacy per ANA standards.
• Leads autonomous nursing practice and supports staff for safe care.

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Job description

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

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How Corewell Health cares for you

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

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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

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

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, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status,