Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - 24 hours per week - 12 hour Day shift

Registered Nurse - Surgical Step-Down/Cardiac Telemetry Unit

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on a 20-bed Surgical Step-Down/Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This unit specializes in providing care for patients transitioning from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a lower level of monitoring. Patients in this unit typically require advanced nursing interventions and continuous cardiac monitoring as they progress toward discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care:
   • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for surgical and cardiac patients.
   • Perform continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpret rhythms to ensure patient safety.
   • Monitor and assess patients' conditions, documenting changes and implementing interventions as needed.
   • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in compliance with physician orders and hospital policies.
   • Provide wound care, post-operative care, and education for surgical patients.
2. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
   • Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
   • Participate in daily rounds to discuss patient progress and transition planning.
3. Unit Support:
   • Contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient unit environment by adhering to infection control, safety, and quality standards.
   • Assist with onboarding and mentoring new staff as needed.
   • Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and unit performance.
4. Documentation:
   • Maintain accurate and thorough patient records using the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
   • Ensure proper documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and outcomes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSN preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).