Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Department: Medical-Surgical

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 48

Daily Work Times: 7:00pm – 7:30am

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Responsibilities:

1. Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
2. Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
3. Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
4. Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
5. Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associates Degree from a Certified 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.

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Weekend/Holiday Requirements:

• Selected candidate will be required to work weekends 1 and 3 of the 28-day schedule, as well as the Holiday A rotation.