RN - Registered Nurse - Assisted Breathing Center/Med-Surg * Nights - 36hrs/wk (SIGN-ON BONUS)
Company: University of Michigan Health-West
Location: Wyoming
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
RN - Registered Nurse - Assisted Breathing Center/Med-Surg *
Nights - 36hrs/wk (SIGN-ON BONUS) Requisition #: req3834 Shift:
Nights FTE status: 0.9 On-call: No Weekends: YesGeneral Summary:The
RN Staff Nurse is a professional care giver who assumes
responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a
designated time frame and provides care to these patients via
therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment /
instrumentation, and other health care team members. Assigns and
directs the work of related staff.Requirements:Michigan Registered
Professional Nurse licensure required.Bachelor of Science in
Nursing preferred. If hired after 8/1/2012 you will need to pursue
and complete your BSN within 5 years from your date of hire.Current
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider-required.Previous experience
in specialty preferred.Pediatric RN: Current Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PALS) provider-preferred. Must obtain PALS
certification within one year of hire or placement in the
unit.Endoscopy RN: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
provider-preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within 60 days
of hire or placement in the unit.Level 4/Level 5 RN: Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider-preferred. Must
obtain ACLS certification within one year of hire or placement in
the unit.Level 4/Level 5 RN: Competence in basic cardiac
dysrhythmia interpretation required, will train.Essential Functions
and Responsibilities: ASSESSMENT-Assess the patient's condition and
physical, psychological, cognitive, social, rehabilitative, and
discharge needs.PLANNING-Develop a plan of care using nursing
diagnoses and setting patient outcome
goals.IMPLEMENTATION-Implement nursing plan of care and physician's
orders.IMPLEMENTATION-Establish priorities of patient care based on
essential patient needs and available resources of time, personnel,
equipment and supplies.IMPLEMENTATION-Perform nursing procedures,
assist physicians, and use equipment following established
standards.EVALUATION-Evaluate the patient's response to nursing
interventions and physician ordered therapy / diagnostics. Update
or modify plan of care to meet the current needs of the
patient.PATIENT EDUCATION-Educate the patient and significant
others based on the cognitive needs of each and defined by patient
outcome goals.DOCUMENTATION-Document concise, accurate and timely
information in the patient care record.PATIENT/FAMILY
RIGHTS-Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for patient and
significant others' rights, including confidentiality.SAFETY/RISK
MANAGEMENT-Follow established standards in provision for
safety.LEGAL ISSUES-Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in all
aspects of patient care and department function and strive to
manage situations in a reduced risk manner.EMERGENCIES-Perform
efficiently in emergency patient situations following established
standards, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and
documenting events.KNOWLEDGE BASE-Maintain a current knowledge base
and use standards of care in professional
practice.PROFESSIONALISM-Assume responsibility for own practice
including appearance, attendance, punctuality and flexibility in
scheduling.SELF EDUCATION-Pursue self-directed learning
experiences, continuing education, and seek direction when
necessary.STAFF DEVELOPMENT-Participate in and promote staff
development activities and achievement of department goals.QUALITY
ASSURANCE/STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT-Participtate in peer review,
quality assurance, standards development, and research
activities.COORDINATION/ORGANIZATION-Use delegation skills and
therapeutic use of self to coordinate and organize patient care
delivery.COORDINATION/ORGANIZATION-Set priorities in work using
effective time management and support personnel to complete
assigned work.PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING-Practice effective
problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound
decision making.COMMUNICATION-Use written and oral communication
through designated channels to attain desired patient outcomes as
well as department and hospital goals.STAFFING-Demonstrate
flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing
conflicts; participate in temporary assignment
measures.ORIENTATION-Successful completion of unit-specific core
competencies as defined in the orientation
check-list.DELEGATION-Evaluates and identifies patient needs and
assigns appropriate staff to address specific individual patient
needs. Directs and reviews the work of support staff to assure
nursing care plan is fully implemented and patient needs are
addressed.Assumes supervisory duty for department employees in
absence of Clinical Director and Clinical Coordinator per HR-45
policy.Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are
not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department
processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed
learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating
on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by
management.
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