RN - MS/Tele

Registered Nurse (RN)

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of unit leadership. You will be responsible for the complete nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, psychological, and social needs upon admission and complete required documentation within the specified time frame.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments, ensuring plans are initiated within 24 hours of admission.
• Implement care plans and document effectiveness in the medical record, updating as necessary at least every 24 hours.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
• Promote patient independence through education regarding their conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Ensure quality care by adhering to established standards and protocols while advocating for necessary adjustments to care plans based on patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs and resolve problems efficiently.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and proper medication administration protocols.
• Document and communicate patient care actions and needs to ensure continuity of care among nursing teams and physicians.
• Utilize leadership skills to delegate tasks, communicate effectively with team members, and evaluate their performance.
• Monitor changes in patients' statuses and provide appropriate interventions with thorough documentation.
• Engage in continuous patient and family education based on daily assessments.
• Prioritize care based on the individual needs of each patient.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings to maintain current knowledge in healthcare practices and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to hospital mission, vision, and values, while understanding and complying with all policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care needs for patients served in the assigned unit.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical experience.
• Experience floating to Progressive Care Units (PCU).
• Proficient in telemetry and the ability to read and interpret heart rhythms.
• Current Covid-19 vaccination status is required, with exemptions allowed.
• Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia test prior to assignment.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Michigan nursing license as verified through LARA or Nursys.

Apply now to become a vital part of our dedicated healthcare team, where your expertise will make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Client Details City Owosso State MI