RN - MS

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Shift Notes: 36 hours per week

Weekend Requirements: Every Other Weekend

On Call Requirements: No Call

Job Description:

Our organization has implemented a strict attendance policy to ensure the highest quality of care for our patient population. Any RN contractor who is absent from a scheduled shift or arrives more than 20 minutes late for their scheduled shift three times will face immediate termination. Exceptions for situations such as communicable diseases or hospitalizations will be reviewed with appropriate documentation. This policy will take effect on June 1, 2024.

The Medical Surgical Unit is a 60-bed area featuring mixed acuity and diverse patient populations, including post-surgical cases, various medical conditions, traumas, strokes, and inpatient hospice. It presents a challenging and fast-paced environment that offers significant learning opportunities and exposure to a wide range of patient needs.

Nursing on this unit is centered on patient safety and the delivery of high-quality care aimed at achieving positive patient outcomes. We value the contributions of every team member in providing excellent, evidence-based, and holistic patient care. Our engaged Unit Based Council promotes a healthy work environment characterized by teamwork and positivity, welcoming and supporting new team members as they orient and advance in their nursing practice.

Utilizing clinical pathways, patient education, and dynamic communication as guides, our exceptional Interdisciplinary Care Team comprehensively addresses all aspects of patient care. This cooperative approach enhances our ability to provide outstanding care that results in positive outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Clinical Expertise: Collaborate with health care team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments focusing on physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Knowledge: Commit to lifelong learning through certification, advanced practice, higher education, and review of relevant literature.
• Leadership: Exhibit leadership by sharing knowledge, serving as a clinical resource, and acting as a professional role model.
• Communication: Demonstrate effective communication through collegial relationships and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Productivity: Apply effective time management skills to enhance team performance and support colleagues in achieving overall objectives.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as directed consistent with general and unit-specific competency-based objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of direct Med Surg experience (float/SDU/TELE experience does not qualify).
• Experience in Level II or I Trauma settings.
• Travel nursing experience is preferred.

Certification Requirements: Current BLS certification (AHA).

State License Requirements: Active Michigan nursing license is required at the time of application.