Nurse (Health Care)

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care provided to a group of patients. This nurse leads the nursing team members in the care as directed by the attending physician and in collaboration with other health care providers in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ProMedica Acute Care Hospitals. Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family, physician, and employee satisfaction. Ensures decisions made are based on patient and family centered care philosophy utilizing evidence based practices, and focused on safety, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences. The Registered Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals accrediting bodies.

Patient & Family Centered Care

Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient preference, values, and needs.

Provide patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Engage patients or designated surrogates in active partnerships that promote health, safety and well-being, and self-care management.

Navigates and collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team regarding the care provided and needed to ensure appropriate transition along the continuum.

Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.

Base individualized care plan on patient values, clinical expertise, and evidence.

Nursing Practice

Assesses, formulates nursing diagnosis, plans, and implements and continually evaluates effectiveness of the individualized written nursing care plan and delivery of nursing care for each patient assigned.

Safety and Quality Improvement

Improve the safety and quality of healthcare systems by minimizing the risk of harm to patients and the healthcare team.

Incorporates quality measures and data to understand individual and system performance.

Applies use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality.

Identifies strategies to reduce risk of harm to self or others.

Participates in unit-based quality improvement, evidence-based practice projects or research.

Navigates, plans patient care, and documents ongoing status and outcomes in accurate, timely manner in the electronic health record.

Advocates protecting the integrity of the healthcare record and the privacy of each patient.

Interacts effectively with patient, families and with healthcare team to foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision
Functions as the coordinator of the patient’s plan of care through interaction and communication with healthcare team.

Acts with integrity, consistency, and respect for diversity.

Accountable for the delivery of nursing care consistent with the core values, mission, philosophy, and policies of ProMedica.

Understands and maintains a current working knowledge of scope of practice as outlined by state Board of Nursing.

Participates in healthcare teams to improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction.

Accountable to own nursing practice by following nursing process. Assigns, directs, delegates, and supervises ancillary personnel and support staff in carrying out particular roles/functions aimed at achieving patient care goals.

Participates in practices endorsed at the healthcare system level.

Plans, organizes, and delivers patient care in the context of the work unit.

Ensures meaningful hourly rounding occurs.

Escalates concerns utilizing appropriate chain of command to maintain safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.

At least 1 hour of contact hours must be related to implicit bias training.
Complies with nursing process to respond effectively and efficiently to critical situations involving patients, personnel, and visitors in a professional manner

Performs basic nursing skills competently

Communicates effectively and empathetically with all members of the healthcare team including patients

Navigate and retrieve information from the computer and healthcare record

Current State license as a Registered Nurse

Current CPR training. ER RN must possess and maintain ACLS, BLS, PALS

• Personal Protective Equipment: Demonstrates knowledge and use of safe patient handling equipment.

Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids. Must be able to attain all health requirements as identified by the organization (i.e., PPD, respirator training, vaccines, as appropriate). Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations, and prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. Must be able to lift medium materials, non-material handling; Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

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