Registered Nurse RN- General Medical

Summary

14K for 2 years sign on bonus for qualified candidates. This position is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for general medical/surgical patients. Employees who are in the casual position are required to pick up shifts as outlined in the Midland Nursing Casual Employee Policy.

• Regularly assess patients/clients needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice. (30%)
• Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc. (30%)
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan and make suggestions or participate in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care. (20%)
• Process physician/provider orders and perform physician‑ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner. (10%)
• Follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications. (10%)
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret information and report 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.
• Participate in care conferences as assigned.
• Develop and maintain good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
• Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrate a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instruct other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical pathways and utilize them appropriately.
• Remain calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Document in an accurate, clear, and concise way and include pertinent clinical data.
• Share information and report significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participate in regulatory surveys.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to remain current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remain current on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars.
• Demonstrate understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• Interact positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.
• Monitor and initiate safety measures to prevent patient injury.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Credential: BLS – Basic Life Support
• Credential: DIMC – Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man
• Employees hired after January 1, 2025, are required to take and pass the Telemetry Monitoring and Management class (DIMC) within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Credential: RN – Registered Nurse
• Credential: TEAM ADVANCED – Techniques for Effective Aggression Management
• Employees hired on or before 12/31/2023 in this position will have 24 months to complete this certification; others have 6 months.

Education:

Associate degree. Equivalent experience:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• My 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 My Michigan Health.

Exposure to stressful situations, including public contact, trauma, grief, and death.

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