Registered Nurse RN - Medical/Surgical
Tawas City, Michigan
Posted Aug 19 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
Summary
Works under the supervision of the Med-Surg Nurse Manager. The Staff RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on the nursing unit according to established policies, procedures and guidelines. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the patient’s plan of care. Performs other duties as assigned
Responsibilities
(70%)* Provides nursing care using the Nursing Process by: Completing nursing assessment of patient and documenting appropriately in the patient chart. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient. Implements plan of care and documents in the chart.
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(20%)* Evaluates patient’s response to care and updates plan of care.
(10%)* Oversees the delegation of specifics of the patient plan of care to unit staff.
Other duties and
Responsibilities
Engages in patient/family teaching as appropriate.
Maintains professional standards by participating in educational opportunities and Performance Improvement activities.
Communicates with the Health Care Team.
Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices.
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
All other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent
Experience
- Qualification Source: MI
- Essential: true
- Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent
Experience
Within 1 month of hire or transfer
- Qualification Source: AHA
- Essential: true
- Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Equivalent
Experience
Within 12 months of hire or transfer (New requirement as of 2016)
Qualification Source
Essential: true Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Equivalent
Experience
Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Qualification Source
Essential: true Credential: DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man
Equivalent
Experience
New requirement effective 2/24/2025. Telemetry Competency through testing or Telemetry Monitoring & Management class with passing score within 12 months of hire or transfer.
Qualification Source
Essential: true
Required
Education
Education
Assoc
Equivalent
Experience
Bachelor's preferred.
Education Specialization: NRG Essential: true
Experience, training and
Skills
Two years general Medical-Surgical/Charge Nurse experience required.
Skills
Good basic clinical skills in delivering care in an acute care facility.
Interpersonal
Skills
Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and co-workers.
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.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
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.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
Education
Assoc
Equivalent
Experience
Bachelor's preferred.
Education Specialization: NRG Essential: true
Other Comments
Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent
Experience
- Qualification Source: MI
- Essential: true
- Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent
Experience
Within 1 month of hire or transfer
- Qualification Source: AHA
- Essential: true
- Credential: PALS: Ped Advance Life Support
Equivalent
Experience
Qualification Source
Essential: false Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Equivalent
Experience
Within 12 months of hire or transfer (New requirement as of 2016)
Qualification Source
Essential: true Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Equivalent
Experience
Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Qualification Source
Essential: true Credential: DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man
Equivalent
Experience
New requirement effective 2/24/2025. Telemetry Competency through testing or Telemetry Monitoring & Management class with passing score within 12 months of hire or transfer.
Qualification Source
Essential: true
Application details and notices
Other Information
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Requirements
- RN
Place
- City
- Tawas City, Michigan
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
- Address
- 295 Maple St, Tawas City, MI 48763, USA
Michigan index 96.2, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You are looking at MyMichigan Health, a non-profit system headquartered in Midland, Michigan, with medical centers in Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, Sault Ste. Marie, Standish, Tawas, Towne Centre, and West Branch. The system employs more than…
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