SSH-REGISTERED NURSE

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a hospital setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while supervising care teams and ensuring adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include medication administration, telemetry monitoring, and collaboration with physicians and families. A Michigan RN license, BLS, and relevant certifications are required; ACLS and a dysrhythmia course are

Qualifications

• Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire; ACLS within 12 months.
• Completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course within 12 months of hire.
• Previous direct patient care experience preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Strong communication and professionalism in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition with head-to-toe assessments and initiate appropriate care.
• Coordinate basic nursing care including hygiene, vital signs, and output monitoring.
• Administer medications and monitor telemetry per hospital policies.
• Document care and communicate with physicians, nurses, and families.
• Mentor new caregivers and nursing students as assigned.
• Maintain infection control standards and HIPAA privacy compliance.

Skills

BLS Certification

Dysrhythmia knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job ID: 48624

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for the care and treatment of patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care in a nursing department according to hospital policies, procedures and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan. May be required to work in other departments according to patient/staffing needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assesses patient condition including ongoing head to toe assessments and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates and performs basic nursing care including patient hygiene, skin care, positioning, vital signs, pulmonary hygiene, feeding and monitoring of labs/x-ray test and results, toileting and recording intake and output.
• Performs nursing activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Compliance with Infection Control Standards, including Standard/Universal Precautions, Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Develops, evaluates, updates and implements plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
• Identifies goals for discharge and actions to meet goals. Includes a working knowledge of discharge windows and discharge plans.
• Documents assessment, plan, care provided, and response of the patient in the medical record, appropriately.
• Delegates and directs specifics of care plan to Patient Care Technician or other health care workers according to those Caregivers’ scope of practice.
• Engages in patient/family teaching.
• Reports pertinent data of patient’s condition to charge nurse, physician, supervisor, and other medical personnel, as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient, and patient’s family.
• Assumes preceptor role for new Caregivers and/or nursing students in conjunction with the nursing instructor.
• Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.
• Administers and monitors blood product administration.
• Maintains IV access.
• Monitors and interprets telemetry for appropriate patients.
• Assesses and monitors patient nutritional status.
• Takes telephone orders from physicians’ per policy using “read back” requirement.
• Notes physicians’ orders on chart per policy and checks medication administration record for accuracy.
• Responds to call lights in a timely fashion.
• Provides Telemetry monitoring.
• Passes and collects meal trays and coordinates assistance with feeding.
• Responsibility for hourly rounding.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and environmental safety.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care.
• Coordinates admissions and discharges of assigned patients.
• Completes occurrence reports as necessary and reports to Charge RN or Supervisor.
• Participates in the accreditation process.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities within department, health system and/or community.
• Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
• Maintains and protects patients rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.
• Accountability for maintaining a Healthy Work Environment by adhering to the “Commitment to my Co-workers” principles.
• Compliance with mandatory job related requirements (i.e. staff meetings, in-services, annual competencies and TB testing).
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in area of expertise and provides evidence of current competencies. .
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse.BLS certification within 60 days of hireCompletion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course or equivalent within (12) months of hire.ACLS certification within twelve (12) months of hire into unit. Work Experience Previous direct patient care experience preferred. Education Associate's Degree in Nursing. Specialized Knowledge and Skills Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and provide care appropriately.Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physician, and other Hospital Caregivers and external agencies.Ability to handle stressful situations with composure and professionalism.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership

Requirements:

Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Part-time Benefit Eligible Facility Sparrow Specialty Hospital Experience Level Under 4 Years