REGISTERED NURSE - HEART & VASCULAR CLINIC | UM HEALTH-SPARROW

Registered Nurse

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: The Registered Nurse will function under the direction of Manager of Patient Care and maintain responsibility for daily nursing activities.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides care for clients under established protocol or under the direction and/or supervision of a physician. Coordinates care with the individual client, family and other health care providers as necessary. Assists the physician during procedures and monitors the client.
• Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Completes an in-depth history and nursing assessment relative to individual needs.
• Provides appropriate teaching for clients and their families based on medical/nursing diagnosis and nursing assessment to enhance health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Documents care, maintains an appropriate and accurate written record of interaction, including chief complaint, symptoms, plan and action.
• Schedules appropriate lab/diagnostic procedures and provides related teaching. Assists with follow up on abnormal laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Provides emotional support and professional guidance to the client and family.
• Performs phone triage.
• Interacts with pharmacists to renew prescriptions and to place orders for newly prescribed drugs.
• Assumes preceptor role for new Caregivers and/or students in conjunction with Practice Supervisor or Clinical Coordinator
• Maintains professional and practice standards by participating in in-service meetings and other educational opportunities including committee involvement.
• Maintains a safe working environment

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

Current State of Michigan Board of Nursing license. AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.

Work Experience:

Minimum 1 year of cardiovascular experience or 2 years nursing experience Previous experience in an ambulatory setting preferred. Previous experience in ICU, ER, cardiac cath lab, cardiac step-down preferred.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans. Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment, including excellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently and appropriately communicate with patients, families, providers, and co-workers. Provides care for patients that is age-specific/appropriate to meet their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and educational level. EKG knowledge. Basic heart arrhythmia and cardiac medication knowledge. Requires visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor patients condition and operate office equipment. Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

This position is for Lansing and Charlotte clinics.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family: Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership

Requirements:

Shift: Days

Degree Type / Education Level: Associate

Status: Per Diem

Facility: Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute

Experience Level: Under 4 Years