RN - OR

Summary

The 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.

May be required to take call and respond in a timely manner.

May be required to cross train to other areas of the surgical services department as determined by the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

(25%)

• Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning.

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Other Duties And Responsibilities

Certifications and Licensures

Credential : BLS : Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience : Within 3 months of hire or transfer.

Qualification Source : AHA

Credential : RN : Registered Nurse

Equivalent Experience

Credential : PALS : Ped Advance Life Support

Equivalent Experience : Within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Credential : ACLS : Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Equivalent Experience : Within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Required Education

Education : Associates Degree

Equivalent Experience : Bachelor's degree in nursing with one year experience preferred.

Other Information

Experience, Training And Skills

One-year experience as an RN, Graduate Nurse, or Nurse Intern required.

Physical / Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is 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.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit / stand / walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical 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.