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- Participates in direct patient care when needed and appropriate. Maintains quality assurance within the area of responsibility and possesses a high degree of clinical expertise in that area. Remains available for staff consultations and recommends changes when appropriate. (25%)
- Directs patient activity within the area of responsibility. Provides on-going evaluation of patient status and suggests changes in treatment program to physicians involved as necessary. Makes changes in staffing assignments as level of activity changes. Interprets physician orders and helps staff work within orders to obtain desired results. (25%)
- Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs for orientation, staff development and continued growth of all employees within the department. Councils staff as needed and appropriately escalate performance concerns. (25%)
- Determines staffing needs and scheduling patterns for coverage of unit and coordinates this with the Manager of Nursing.
Approves or denies requests for vacation, personal holidays, or sick days and corrects staffing accordingly. Works within established budget for area.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with hiring, disciplining, counseling and discharging employees within the area according to medical center policy. Responsible for indirectly evaluating staff within area of responsibility through annual Job Performance Reviews. Takes an active part in nursing leadership meetings and committees. Identifies needs, plans, develops and implements programs for orientation, staff development and on-going employee education. Facilitates education and directs role out of new initiatives to obtain and or maintain quality measures set by The Joint Commission and CMS. Works with physicians and non-nursing department personnel in planning coordinated patient care. Follows lines of authority, responsibility and communication within designated area, nursing service and other departments. 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. All other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures Credential:
RN:
Registered Nurse Equivalent Experience:
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MI Essential:
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BLS:
Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience:
BLS certification is required upon hire or transfer into position.
Qualification Source:
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Credential:
ACLS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience:
Within 12 months of hire or transfer (New requirement as of March, 2020)
Qualification Source:
Essential:
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Credential:
TEAM ADVANCED
Techniques for
Effective Aggression Mgt 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)
Qualification Source:
Essential:
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Required Education Education:
Associate's Degree Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor's degree in nursing at time of hire or transfer to position preferred.
Education Specialization:
NRG Essential:
true Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS
Knowledge of nursing practice and procedures as normally acquired through 3 years experience working in a medical center or similar setting. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. 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. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level:
Medium. 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. Apply JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML
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