RN - Med Surg / ICU

Job Title

This position is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients on this unit.

Responsibilities

(30%) Regularly assesses patient's/client's needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(30%) Provides direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.

(20%) Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.

(10%) Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.

(10%) Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports 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.
• Participates in care conferences as assigned. Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident.
• Coordinates care provided by patient care technicians.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately.
• Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.
• Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participates in regulatory surveys.
• Participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures
• Administers complicated IV therapy, such as antibiotics, blood and other medications. Assesses patient for signs or symptoms of complications in their treatment.
• Accurately uses central lines for drawing blood, administering medications, etc.
• Interacts positively with patients and families during severe stress situations. Demonstrates critical thinking and integration of theory to practice for patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Required Equivalent Experience - Required within 6 months of hire or transfer

BLS - Basic Life Support

Required Equivalent Experience - Required within 3 months of hire or transfer

PALS - Ped Advance Life Support

Required Equivalent Experience - Required within months of hire or transfer

RN - Registered Nurse

Required Equivalent Experience -

Required Education

Education: Associates Degree

Comments: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Certified Med/Surg RN certification is highly encouraged after two years of med/surg experience.

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.