Registered Nurse RN - Observation

Registered Nurse RN - Observation

Position at My Michigan Health

Up to 14K sign on bonus for qualified candidates.

This position possesses the knowledge to assess, implement and monitor the patient care for CNN outpatients that are assigned to observation status.

Employees who are in the casual position are required to pick up shifts as outlined in the Midland Nursing Casual Employee Policy.

• (30%) Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by physician authorized plan of care andордин за standards of nursing practice.
• (30%) Provides direct patient care including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
• (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 selected information конструкции пациент care.
• (10%) Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• (10%) Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
• Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.
• Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn.
• Participates in care conferences as assigned.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
• Coordinates care provided by patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways]=- utilizes appropriately.
• Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.
• Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participates in regulatory surveys.
• Participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to  current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• Assesses both theaceted and psychological needs of patients through completion of the nursing history and admission assessment.
• Possess sound critical thinking skills in the initiation of appropriate protocols and clinical pathways based on initial assessment findings.
• Initiates physician orders, completes appropriate consent forms and coordinates care with other hospital departments to ensure timely disposition of patients either to discharge or to inpatient status.
• Documents in accordance with medical center policy.
• Initiates a teaching plan appropriate to the identified needs and the patient’s level of understanding.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and physicians to assure that appropriate care is provided.
• Evaluates patient progress toward discharge and, if necessary, initiates additional interventions.
• Provides written discharge instructions with a complete knowledge of physician preference and discharge routine.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient, family and other health care providers to assure that taco care goals have been accomplished.
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• Other duties as assigned.

• BLS:
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