Registered Nurse RN - CCU - MyMichigan Health

NOTE: This position will support MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, currently Ascension St. Mary's, and will be based in Saginaw. Filling this position is contingent on the final close of the sale between Ascension and MyMichigan Health, and we reserve the right not to fill this position in the event the final sale is delayed or canceled.

The Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients using the nursing process. This includes ongoing assessment of the total patient. The RN provides interventions to treat the presenting symptoms and evaluates the effect of nursing interventions and patient's responses. The RN functions as a team leader/member and resource to others. The RN delegates, oversees and provides direction to support staff. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to establish goals and outcomes for each patient. The RN is responsible for meeting the needs of all types of patients.

(40%)* Regularly assesses patient’s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of evidence based nursing practice.

(30%)* Provides direct patient care including medication administration, treatments, education, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, and other duties as appropriate.

(20%)* Evaluate(s effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.

(10%)* The RN is knowledgeable and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines as well as hospital specific policies and procedures relating to care provided in the medical center.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates the MyMichigan Health mission, vision and values.

Behaves in a courteous, professional manner at all times with patients, visitors, and co‑workers.

Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician.

Educate patient/family according to assessed learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences,

ACLS ‑ Advanced Cardiac Life Support      

Required

Equivalent Experience ‑ Within 12 months of hire or transfer

BLS ‑ Basic Life Support        

Required

Equivalent Experience ‑ Within 1 month of hire or transfer

DIMC ‑ Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man            

Required

Equivalent Experience ‑ Telemetry Competency through testing or Telemetry Monitoring & Management class with passing score within 12 months of hire.

Education:  Associates Degree BSN Preferred

At MidMichigan Health, we hold these values to be fundamental:

Values:

Excellence ‑ We offer nothing less than the best. We adhere to the highest standards possible in clinical care and customer service.  We continuously measure ourselves and constantly strive to improve.

Integrity ‑ We do the right thing, each time, every time. We treat each individual with compassion and respect, demonstrating the pinnacle of professionalism and dignity.  We communicate openly and honestly.  We recognize the unique individuality of each person. In all that we do, we exemplify the highest ethical standards.

Teamwork ‑ We provide individual commitment to a group effort. Collaboration benefits everyone ‑ most importantly, our patients.  It promotes efficiency, fosters professional and organizational growth, encourages learning, and stimulates innovation.

Accountability ‑ We accept responsibility for all we do. We are accountable for the outcomes of our efforts.  We are responsible to the communities we serve, to our patients, and to one another.  We recognize that as health care providers we occupy a position of trust.

Behavior Standards:

We use the following behaviors to support our values and provide a clear and simple description of exactly what is expected of every employee: Attitude is Everything, Reward and Recognition, Thoughtful Communication, Teamwork, Service Recovery, Patient Safety, Appearance Matters, Service Excellence, Privacy and Confidentiality, and Electronic Communication Manners.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

Essential of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) Course preferred.

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.

This position must show knowledge, ability, and competence in treating unit specific patient populations.

Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. 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.

Specialty certification preferred

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.

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.