Registered Nurse RN Wknd- Neuro PCU

Job Opportunity

This position offers a 21K sign on bonus for two years for qualified candidates. The role involves performing a variety of integrated functions using the nursing process while applying broad nursing knowledge in a caring manner.

Responsibilities

(25%)* Assess patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.

(25%)* Organize and coordinate all aspects of patient care according to the patients real and/or perceived needs.

(25%)* Evaluate patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patients plan of care or clinical path.

(25%)* Consult and collaborate with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate proficiency in nursing skills to carry out the patients plan of care.

Communicate interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.

Educate patients and families.

Provide teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.

Promote clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improve strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.

Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source: MI

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: ASSOC

Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Education Specialization: NRG

Essential: true

Other Information

Completion of orientation process as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

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.

PCCN certification preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Education: ASSOC

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Education Specialization: NRG

Essential: true

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