SCH RN - CLINICAL BSN

Job ID: 45656
Positions Location: St. Johns, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: The Description:

Positions Location: St. Johns, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for the care and treatment of patients pediatric through geriatric patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care according to Nursing Services policies, procedures and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers 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.

• Assesses patient condition and initiates nursing and or medical care in accordance with established guidelines. Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient and documents accurately in the medical record.
• Delegates and directs specific tasks to other health care workers.
• Engages in patient/family teaching, as appropriate. Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient and patient's family, exemplifying the customer service standards.
• Reports pertinent data of patient conditions to physician, Manager, Director, House Supervisor and other medical staff as appropriate.
• Administers medications, performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional standards and knowledge of current trends in nursing by participation in meetings and attendance at mandatory in-services. Float to other units as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Current Michigan license to practice as Registered nurse. • BCLS certification. • ACLS within 6 months of hire. • Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation within 6 month of hire.

Work Experience

• One year nursing experience. • Experience as circulating nurse preferred • Advanced chemotherapy training preferred

Education

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program. • Graduate from a BSN degree program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency. • Knowledge and skill regarding infusions and accessing ports.

Minimum of 2 years of RN experience and 1 year of OR Nursing 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: