REG NURSE SURGERY AFTER HRS - BEDSIDE - GENERAL SURGERY

Job Opportunity

Job ID: 55234

Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: The RN

Description

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

The RN provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformation Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes. A brief summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the associate.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Leadership-
• Empowered to coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.·
• Participates in shared decision making.
• Care Delivery System-
• Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
• Develops and updates an individualized, plan of care based on the assessment of the patient in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaborates with patient and their available resources.·
• Implements purposeful plan of care, reflecting the uniqueness of each patient. ·
• Evaluates patient outcomes and response to care, revising plan as needed. Documents assessment, plan, all care given and patient response in the patient record.·
• Educates patient/family according to assessed need using mutual participation model.·
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities within department, health system and/or community. ·
• Performs nursing activities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.·
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care.·
• Provides a safe environment for patient, family, and all other caregivers.·
• Professional Growth-
• Supports the development of self and other Associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship and peer review. ·
• Accountable for professional development.·
• Utilizes current evidence and research in practice.·
• Collaborative Practice-
• Communicates appropriate significant information and changes in patient’s condition to members of the health care team.·
• Develops and maintains a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.·
• Delegates, directs and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, or other health care workers.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.

Work Experience

• Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support Preferred
• Bachelors degree

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Computer literate

Requires 1 or more years of current RN Surgery experience.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership

Requirements

Shift

Nights

Degree Type / Education Level

Associate

Status

Full-time

Facility

Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level

4-9 Years