Registered Nurse RN

Summary\n\nThe Registered Nurse (RN) functions primarily in direct patient care, and demonstrates "competent" clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life threatening situations. Provides care for the acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to the patient, their family and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, gives appropriate orders for pre-hospital care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment.\nResponsibilities\n\n(25%)

• Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning.\n\n(25%)
• Regularly assesses patient's / client's needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.\n\n(20%)
• Processes physician / provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, and does follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.\n\n(15%)
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or facilitates changes in plan to improve patient care.\n\n(15%)
• Actively participates in updating / revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information.\n\nOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : \n\nUses physical assessment techniques (auscultation, percussion, palpation, observation) to identify patients physical problems and their patient care needs. Recognizes self-limitations and seeks out appropriate resources.\n\nPossess clinical competence in airway management, cardiac monitoring, Intravenous (IV) therapy, blood gas analysis, venipuncture and physical assessment.\n\nReassesses patient health status and identifies significant changes in conditions.\n\nIndividualizes plan of care.\n\nCoordinates the prescribed plans with orders on health care team.\n\nCommunicates pertinent aspects of care to patient, family, or other health care workers.\n\nInitiates home health referrals when appropriate.\n\nSets priorities and implements nursing measures which correlate with identified plan and standard of care.\n\nRecognizes change in patient's condition and takes action to manage, reduce, or eliminate symptoms and promote comfort.\n\nDemonstrates respect for patient's dignity and privacy.\n\nDocuments nursing intervention and patients response.\n\nMaintains a safe patient environment and takes actions to prevent risk situations\n\nProvides for patient / family education – explains about all procedures, utilizes available educational materials, documents any instructions given to family.\n\nHas effective interpersonal skills with customers.\n\nAssists peers in patient care activities.\n\nRecognizes stress in others and uses positive coping techniques.\n\nSets goals and prioritizes Emergency Department care to patients according to acuity.\n\nIs accountable in following medical center policy and procedures and work attendance.\n\nParticipates in continuing education program, Medial Center Computer-based-learning modules, and ED In-service training and ED Skills Day.\n\nMyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.\n\nCertifications and Licensures\n\nCredential : ACLS : Advanced Cardiac Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 12 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : BLS : Basic Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 3 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : AHA\n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : TNCC : Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 12 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : PALS : Ped Advance Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 24 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : RN : Registered Nurse\n\nEquivalent Experience : Knowledge of nursing technique as normally acquired through completion of at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan. Knowledge of nursing skills as normally acquired through 2 years experience working in\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : ENPC : Emerg Nurse Pediatric Course\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 12 months of hire or transfer. This is a one-time requirement for this position. (Employees at Saginaw, Tawas, and Standish locations will have until January 1st, 2026 to complete this course.)\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : NIMS : National Incident Management System\n\nEquivalent Experience : NIMS 100 and 700 within 6 months of hire or transfer date.\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : TEAM ADVANCED : Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8 / 1 / 2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification)\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nRequired Education\n\nEducation : ASSOC\n\nEquivalent Experience : Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.\n\nEducation Specialization : NRG\n\nEssential : true\n\nOther Information\n\nEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS : \n\nKnowledge of nursing skills as normally acquired through 2 years' experience working in the medical center or similar setting.\n\nWeekend RN positions require a minimum of two years' experience.\n\nPHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : \n\nExposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.\n\nAble to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.\n\nIs able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.\n\nOverall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).\n\nFrequently required to sit / stand / walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.\n\nSome exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.\n\nAbility to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.\n\nOverall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.\n\nPhysical Demand Level : Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk / Stand / Push / Pull of Arm / Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.\n\nEquivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)\n\nEducation : ASSOC\n\nEquivalent Experience : Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.\n\nEducation Specialization : NRG\n\nEssential : true\n\nOther Comments\n\nCredential : ACLS : Advanced Cardiac Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 12 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : BLS : Basic Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 3 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : AHA\n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : TNCC : Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 12 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : PALS : Ped Advance Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 24 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : RN : Registered Nurse\n\nEquivalent Experience : Knowledge of nursing technique as normally acquired through completion of at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan. Knowledge of nursing skills as normally acquired through 2 years experience working in\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : ENPC : Emerg Nurse Pediatric Course\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 12 months of hire or transfer. This is a one-time requirement for this position. (Employees at Saginaw, Tawas, and Standish locations will have until January 1st, 2026 to complete this course.)\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : NSC : Nursing Specialty Certification\n\nEquivalent Experience : Specialty Nursing Certification or Advanced Nurse Certification is preferred within 3 years of hire or transfer to the position.\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : false\n\nCredential : NIMS : National Incident Management System\n\nEquivalent Experience : NIMS 100 and 700 within 6 months of hire or transfer date.\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : TEAM ADVANCED : Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8 / 1 / 2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification)\n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true