Registered Nurse - DOU

Overview Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139‑bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs. Affiliations and Achievements Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Raising the bar for quality health care, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, was rated four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group, an honor based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment. Responsibilities The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the DOU. Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients. Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Qualifications Current valid State Registered Nurse License. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintain current. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred. Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital, critical care preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake Huron Medical Center