Department:  Pre-Op, Infusion, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Phase II, Endoscopy

Daily Work Times:   Variable 8:00am-6:30pm

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

Position Summary:

The registered nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for monitored patients during their hospital stay including cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic stabilization, responsive to emergent situations and care of evidence-based medicine patients. The registered nurse ensures that quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Department of Public Health, the medical center and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. The registered nurse participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment, maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respects patient’s rights.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1.      Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions

2.      Systematically and continuously assesses patients’ condition

3.      Assures that clinical data is collected, documented, and communicated, and can determine appropriate nursing interventions

4.      Demonstrates skills to prioritize patient care level and deliver care based on the acuity of patient

5.      Completes proper documentation on all records and forms

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate of approved school of professional nursing Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License BLS Certified ACLS certification within 3 months of hire Previous experience as a med/surg, critical or PACU staff nurse

Preferred: 

Previous critical care experience Previous experience working in OR/PACU/OP/ENDO Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 25000446 Daily Work Times: 8:00am-6:30pm - Variable Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No