Registered Nurse RN - Med Rehab

Summary

* Up to $14,000 sign on bonus available to qualified candidates*

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; responsible for the provision of total patient care given to a designated number of adult patients through use of the nursing process. Also directs and guides patient teaching and maintaining standards of professional nursing. Other functions that may be assigned.

• (40%) Regularly assesses patient’s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of evidence based nursing practice.
• (30%) Provides direct patient care including medication administration, treatments, education, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, and other duties as appropriate.
• (20%) Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
• (10%) The RN is knowledgeable and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines as well as hospital specific policies and procedures relating to care provided in the medical center.

• Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing.
• Hospital and nursing policies and work rules are recognized, supported, and implemented.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Performance and documentation reflects bio psychosocial nursing care.
• Compliance with Joint Commission, Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) Michigan Department of Mental Health (MDMH), Health Information Portability and Protection Act (HIPPA) and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) guidelines.
• Attends monthly department meetings or reads the minutes.
• Completes Quality Assessments (QA’s) on time.
• Implements, revises and updates plan of patient care at least q 48 hours and PRN per patient’s needs.
• Delegates appropriate aspects of care other members of the health care team.
• Assists with the orientation of new & recently transferred staff and foster continued development.
• Directs and preceptors nursing students when appropriate.
• Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
• Possesses an understanding of infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Actively participates in the interdisciplinary care of the patient.
• Demonstrates effective and pleasant interpersonal relations in providing excellent customer service.
• Other Duties as assigned.
• Mid Michigan 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 Mid Michigan Health.

Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential: RN:
Registered Nurse

Equivalent

Experience:

Holds a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: DIMC:
Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man

Equivalent

Experience:

Telemetry Competency through testing or Telemetry Monitoring & Management class with passing score within 12 months of hire

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: FINGERPRIN:
Fingerprinting

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: TEAM ADVANCED:
Techniques for Effective Aggression Management

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Education: Associates Degree

Equivalent

Experience:

BSN preferred

Education Specialization: NRG

Essential: true

• System Med/Surg Pathway;
  Introduction to cardiac care, Telemetry monitoring and management, Care of the Medical Patient, Care of the Bariatric Patient, Care of the surgical patient.
• Dysphagia,…