Registered Nurse RN Med/Surg

Registered NurseEmployment Type: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Night ShiftDepartment: 5 North MedicineLocation: Trinity Health Ann ArborPosition Purpose: 5 North is a 34-bed medical inpatient unit housing medical observation, stroke, and general medicine patient populations. The unit has the capability to monitor up to 16 patients on telemetry. The staff work together as an interdisciplinary team to provide respectful, patient-centered care for a diverse patient population. 5 North offers great learning opportunities, the chance to learn and hone many skills, sets the foundation for nursing practice, and facilitates the development of critical thinking as care is provided to a variety of diagnoses. Nurses on this unit earn their NIHSS certification within the first 6 months of hire.Shifts Available: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AMStatus Available: Full time, Every Other Weekend and Every other Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-Time team members.Required Qualifications:Education: Graduation from a school of nursing that results in the ability of the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.Licensure: Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License. BLS. ACLS required for the following departments: Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, EmergencyExperience: Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to applyGraduation from accredited nursing program.Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needsInterpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing careTotal Rewards and Benefits:· Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY· Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.· Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability· Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions· Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health· Tuition ReimbursementWhat you will do:Gathers and analyzes patient informationDevelops, implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of careUses teach back methodology to educate patient and familyActively seeks to prevent potential hospital acquiredEffectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffsFollows all HIPAA policies and proceduresBehaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy HospitalsOur CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.