Registered Nurse RN-Ortho Med/Surg

Staff Registered Nurse

Works under the supervision of the Med-Surg Nurse Manager. The Staff RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on the nursing unit according to established policies, procedures and guidelines. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the patients plan of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

(50%)* Provides nursing care using the Nursing Process by: Completing nursing assessment of patient and documenting appropriately in the patient chart. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient. Implements plan of care and documents in the chart.

(30%)* Evaluates patients response to care and updates plan of care.

(20%)* Oversees the delegation of specifics of the patient plan of care to unit staff.

Other duties and responsibilities:

Engages in patient/family teaching as appropriate.

Maintains professional standards by participating in educational opportunities and Performance Improvement activities.

Communicates with the Health Care Team.

Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices.

MyMichigan 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 MyMichigan Health.

All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source: MI

Essential: true

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8/1/2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: ASSOC

Equivalent Experience: Associate's degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Education Specialization: NRG

Essential: true