Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Notes

Shift Timing: 1900-0730, guaranteed 36 hours per week.

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call Requirement: None

Job Description

This role is crucial for providing high-quality care to patients in a stepdown unit. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patient Monitoring: Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs, telemetry, and critical metrics.
• Assessment & Intervention: Perform regular assessments, recognize subtle changes in patient conditions, and initiate necessary interventions or life-saving measures.
• Medication Management: Administer complex medications, IV therapies, and titrate drips as ordered.
• Specialized Care: Provide care for patients recovering from surgery, cardiac events, or those with complex conditions, including ventilator patients and stroke patients requiring neurological checks.
• Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and therapists, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Education: Educate patients and their families on diseases, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and patient responses.

Additional Requirements

• 2 years of RN experience in a Stepdown/Progressive Care setting
• Experience in telemetry monitoring
• Proficiency with Cerner
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Active Michigan state nursing license at the time of application

Attendance Policy

The organization implements a strict attendance policy to meet patient needs and ensure adequate staffing. Attendance strikes will be issued for any absences from scheduled shifts, late arrivals exceeding 20 minutes, or early departures without prior approval.