Registered Nurse RN

Summary

The 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 patient's plan of care. Also has basic knowledge of operative procedures in order to assess and implement care for these patients.


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 resident 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.


Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident Coordinates care provided by LPNs and certified nurse's aide Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.


Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.


Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.


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 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.

Other duties as assigned.


Completes admission procedure and obtains appropriate signatures.

Assesses both patient's physical and psychological needs and notifies attending physician and anesthesia as needed.


Supervises ancillary departments in preparing patients for surgery and administers appropriate medications.


Checks patient chart for completeness and documents appropriately.


Possesses a thorough knowledge of normal pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative routine and conveys this information to both patient and family in a relaxed empathetic, reassuring manner.

Demonstrates a good basic knowledge of anesthetic agents and their side effects/complications.


Assesses patient readiness for discharge and proceeds accordingly.


Carries out physicians' orders and documents information in compliance with medical center policy.


Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of individual physicians' routine.


Assesses both patient's physical and medical needs and provides proper follow-up as applicable to each patient.


Possesses thorough knowledge of individual physician preference regarding discharge instructions.


Demonstrates appropriate communication and assessment skills with both family and patient.


Seeks assistance of necessary support services to guarantee appropriate home care.


Demonstrates ability to assist and circulate in completion of minor surgeries scheduled in treatment rooms.


Possesses good knowledge of aseptic technique and physician preference.


Communicates with individual physicians in regard to both their needs as well as those of patients and ancillary departments.


Completes appropriate charting.


Demonstrates assessment of pain, promotes comfort through required intervention, and documents accordingly.


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: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: PALS: Ped Advance Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Must obtain within 12 months of hire or transfer (new requirement added 9/23/2025).

Qualification Source:

Essential: true


Required Education

Education: Associates Degree

Equivalent Experience: Basic knowledge of surgical process including pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases Bachelor's preferred

Education Specialization: NRG

Essential: true


Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

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.


Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback.


Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test as required.


Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

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: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.