RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Care Clinic

This possesses the knowledge to assess, implement and monitor the patient care for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures scheduled in this department. Outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the care of a patient pre and post operatively/procedurally. Provides leadership to the Riecker Surgery Center team and communicates with patient and family, Surgery Center team and manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education.

Assesses both patients 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.

• Carries out physician orders and documents information in compliance with medical center policy. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of individual physicians' routine. Assesses both patients physical and medical needs and provides proper follow-up as applicable to each patient.
• 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.
• 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.

Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.

Possesses thorough knowledge of individual physician preference regarding discharge instructions.

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

Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.

Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.

Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.

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.

Participates in regulatory surveys.

Assures compliance with regulatory agencies standards such as The Joint Commission(TJC), Centers for Medicare Services (CMS), and Michigan Department of Public Health.

Participates in staff development by attending in-services, completing net learning modules, attending educational opportunities, and preceptorships.

Participates in the performance improvement activities.

Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.

Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.

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

RN: Registered Nurse

Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.

Experience, Training and Skills

Basic knowledge of surgical process including pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.

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.

Certification in perianesthesia nursing: CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) at time of hire preferred.

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.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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