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Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
NEW
Nurse
McLaren Macomb
24001153
- Completes or reviews the admission assessment of the patient and utilizes it in the nursing process.
- Performs focused physical evaluation of the patient at the beginning and end of each shift, on patient transfer and/or upon discharge.
- Documents and reports abnormal physical findings to the physician and/or other appropriate personnel.
- Gives/receives reports on patients.
- Summarizes patient data and identifies appropriate nursing diagnosis/interventions and patient needs during shift, transfer and/or interim reporting.
- Develops nursing plan of care, interventions and outcomes. Revises and updates the nursing care plan as necessary.
- Sets/revises priorities for direct patient care activities by acuity/urgency of need.
- Determines and communicates nursing orders.
- Delegates tasks to others, making appropriate assignments.
- Oversees nursing care of all assigned patients and assures documentation is completed.
- Incorporates patient education into care plan as appropriate. Provides patient education or contributes information for discharge planning.
- Administers medications according to hospital policy and procedure, documenting route, dose and time.
- Provides direct patient care including therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures according to patient and family needs.
- Implements physician’s orders according to hospital protocols and procedures.
- Reports/receives assignments to ensure continuity of care.
- Demonstrates clinical skills, performance of procedures, treatments and patient care.
- Directs patient education and documents outcomes, leads and coordinates education for the patient care partner.
- Leads and coordinates patient care activities in designated unit-based geographical assignment.
- Uses clinical judgment and integrates data for expected patient outcomes.
- Monitors care given and assures documentation is complete.
- Oversees patients discharge/transfer process and completes relevant information.
- Documents patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Reviews and updates the patient’s plan of care. Communicates significant changes in patient status to others as appropriate.
- Promotes patient satisfaction, anticipates and responds to needs of others; provides assessment in a courteous manner; treats others with care and respect, maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dignity.
- Serves as patient/family advocate facilitating patient’s ability to make informed decisions about their care.
- Participates in nursing or hospital performance improvement activities for monitoring and evaluating important aspects of care; nursing practices standards, and/or outcomes of care.
- Demonstrates professional behavior and interpersonal skills to reflect MCRMC mission, vision, and values.
- Participates in nursing research projects as requested.
- Complies with State Board of Nursing educational requirements. Participates in organizational and departmental mandatory educational offerings, completing all requirements.
- Promotes own professional development through participation in education, unit-based meetings and committees.
- Complies with nursing and administrative policy and procedure manuals.
- Complies with hospital and departmental safety policies.
- Documents actions and/or specifies the measures taken to ensure patient safety.
- Complies with infection control and universal precaution guidelines.
- Graduate of a Nursing program.
- Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license
- BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date
- ACLS required by end of unit orientation for CCL, PACU, ENDO, IR, ICU, ED, CDU, CSS, CSU, Ambulatory Surgery, and the Step-Down Unit
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required by end of unit orientation for PEDS
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Wound Care Certification (WCC/ WOCN /CWCA) if working in Wound Care Center-preferredWound Care Certification MUST BE OBTAINED WITHIN 12 MOS OF HIRE DATE.
- One year related specialty care experience preferred for Cardiac Cath Lab, OR/PASS (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), IR (Interventional Radiology), ICU, Endo or Ambulatory Surgery.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 24001153
- Daily Work Times: 7p to 7:30a
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes