RN-Emergency Dept | UMH-Sparrow Ionia

Registered Nurse

Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Independently implements the nursing process with patients/clients in the Emergency Department including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment.
• Performs assessments, changes dressings, monitor and ensures patient safety and quality care through performance improvement activities that demonstrate positive outcomes.
• Reports on physiological and mental health status of patients/clients.
• Documents nursing interventions on medical records.
• Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• Makes decisions in routine cases.
• Responds to emergencies; maintains medications and supplies.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, CENA, or other health care workers.
• Supports the development of self and other associates through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review.
• Accountable for professional development.
• Educates patients/families regarding treatment, nursing plans and related patient/client care issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of ED equipment and supplies to deliver the highest quality of patient care.
• May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patients/clients treatments or health/mental health care plans.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

Currently Licensed with the State of Michigan to practice as a Registered Nurse

Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 60 days of hire

ACLS and PALS within 12 months of hire

Stroke Certification/Education within 12 months of hire. TNCC, ENPC Certification preferred

Work Experience:

Recent Med/Surg or related experience of at least one year

Previous emergency department experience of at least one year

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, other department and hospital staff.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.