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Registered Nurse RN - Resource Pool
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,879 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Back Registered Nurse RN
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_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Gladwin, Michigan Nursing 0642-1912 Regular Full-Time Day Shift Resource Pool 47716 Job Description Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) functions primarily in direct patient care, and demonstrates "competent" clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life threatening situations. Provides care for the acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to the patient, their family and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, gives appropriate orders for pre-medical center care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment. Position provides care to patients in the Emergency Department, Medical and Surgical Floors.For casual positions:
casual employees have no regularly scheduled work hours, but require an understanding of, and agreement to fulfill, the minimum time commitments of the position for as long as the position is held. These are (if needed) at least 48 hours per month with 24 of those hours worked on weekends, and an annual requirement of 24 hours worked on holidays. Responsibilities (25%)- Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning. (25%)
- 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. (20%)
- Processes physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, and does follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications. (15%)
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or facilitates changes in plan to improve patient care. (15%)
- Actively participates in updating/ revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Uses physical assessment techniques (auscultation, percussion, palpation, observation) to identify patients physical problems and their patient care needs. Recognizes self-limitations and seeks out appropriate resources. Possess clinical competence in airway management, cardiac monitoring, Intravenous (IV) therapy, blood gas analysis, venipuncture and physical assessment. Reassesses patient health status and identifies significant changes in conditions. Individualizes plan of care. Coordinates the prescribed plans with orders on health care team. Communicates pertinent aspects of care to patient, family, or other health care workers. Initiates home health referrals when appropriate. Sets priorities and implements nursing measures which correlate with identified plan and standard of care. Recognizes change in patient's condition and takes action to manage, reduce, or eliminate symptoms and promote comfort. Demonstrates respect for patient's dignity and privacy. Documents nursing intervention and patients response. Maintains a safe patient environment and takes actions to prevent risk situations. Provides for patient/family education- explains about all procedures, utilizes available educational materials, documents any instructions given to family.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required Equivalent Experience
- Within 12 months of hire or transfer BLS
- Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience
- Within 3 months of hire or transfer
FINGERPRIN
- Fingerprinting Required PALS
- Ped Advance Life Support Required Equivalent Experience
- PALS or ENPC required within one of year of hire or transfer to position. RN
- Registered Nurse Required
TEAM ADVANCED
- Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt Required Equivalent Experience
- Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
TNCC/ATCN
- Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN Required Equivalent Experience
- Within 12 months of hire or transfer