Registered Nurse - 6 TOWER: Medical Intensive Care Unit - Full Time - Nights - Allegiance Health - J

Company: Henry Ford Health System
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to the patient by systematically applying specialized knowledge and skill as derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel and education of patients with full implementation of the five phases of the nursing process and professional standards of care. The RN is responsible for the direction and supervision of the patient care team including direct involvement in the performance management processes of hiring, discharging, and performance evaluation. The patient care team is typically made up of Certified Nurse Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses and Clinical Techs, Technical Care Associates, but may involve other caregivers as needed. The RN will direct the patient care team, assigning and reassigning staff as appropriate to meet patient care needs. The RN will assess the needs of each patient for whom he or she is responsible, as well as the individual skills and abilities of the available staff, and, by the application of critical thinking and independent judgment, will determine team assignments to achieve desired outcomes.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hireCompletion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to problem-solveCritical thinking skills and judgment necessary to assign and direct others in the delivery of patient careKnowledge about the care of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsExceptional customer service skillsBasic computer knowledgeCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:Current Michigan Nursing licenseCurrent BLS or obtained during Patient Care OrientationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN)Experience with cardiac monitoring, titrating vasoactive drips, post-code careProfessional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellenceParticipation in Professional Advancement Ladder (PAL)

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