Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:

Michigan (statewide or specify city/facility)

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing care to patients across the continuum of care. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with applicable state licensure requirements, institutional policies, and nursing standards. The RN will collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary personnel to deliver high-quality, safe, and patient‐centered care.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients, including physical, psychosocial, developmental, and environmental needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data, physician orders, and nursing standards.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed, and monitor patient responses.
• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, IVs, diagnostics, interventions, and patient education.
• Respond to emergent patient care situations and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and team members (physicians, therapists, social workers, support staff) to ensure continuity of care. 
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Document patient care, maintain accurate records, ensure confidentiality and comply with regulatory/legal requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe, therapeutic and patient-centered environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. 
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree as required). 
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support) required; additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, specialty) may be required depending on the unit. 
• Previous nursing experience (e.g., at least 1 year acute care) preferred in many postings.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift/move patients or equipment as required (may include frequent or prolonged physical activity). 
• Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or night shifts may be required depending on unit/facility. 
• Work is performed in a healthcare setting (hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, etc.) with exposure to patients, clinical equipment, and health risks inherent in nursing care.