Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical

JOB STATUS: *Benefit eligible

• Part Time, 36 hours per pay period, 3rdshift, 7p-7a
• Part Time, 48 hours per pay period, 3rdshift, 7p-7a*

What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?

• Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Current BLS for Medical Surgical Unit certification, BLS/ACLS for Intensive Care Unit.
• Ability to successfully complete the general orientation.
• Ability to successfully complete the unit competency inventory/staff development plan.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language effectively.

What are the Qualifications?

• Knowledge of current and established professional nursing concepts, principles, and practices.
• Expertise in clinical area of practice.
• Leadership skills required to effectively organize and direct staff and services.
• Communication skills needed to effectively collaborate with other health care team members, ancillary departments, patients, and family members.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Positive attitude, role model to others, excellent attendance, and reliability.
• Manager recommendation.
• Completion of all required annual and periodic education programs.
• Completion of additional certifications as required by department.

What Perks or Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• Benefits including medical, dental, and vision available to you and your dependents
• Flexible spending account/Dependent care account
• 401k/Roth, Financial Wellness Benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off plan (PTO)
• Employee discount in the café, gift shop and pharmacy
• Great work environment with a family feel

What are the Roles and Responsibilities?

• Ensures nursing is practiced in accordance with professional values and moral principles and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Directs staff and patient flow by continually monitoring and evaluating departmental operations and assisting with patient care when appropriate.
• Takes an active role in providing assistance to staff.
• Serves as a resource person on clinical nursing practice issues specific to department.
• Collaborates with other health care team members and ancillary departments to ensure high quality patient care, and expectations of patient disposition.
• Intercedes with difficult patients and resolves staff or patient disputes when appropriate, including completion of necessary documentation and notification of management when necessary.
• Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as appropriate.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Department Manager.

What are the Critical Demands of the Job?

• Ability to lift floor to waist level – 15 lbs.
• Ability to lift waist level and above – 10 lbs.
• Ability to carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Frequent and prolonged standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and reaching forward.

What are the Working Conditions?

• Work performed in a pleasant, progressive, acute care environment committed to patient/family centered care.
• Must be able to move from one task to another in an efficient manner.
• Must be able to use time efficiently.
• Unpredictable mealtimes. Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens or other infectious diseases.
• Must be able to tolerate wearing protective gear (including, but not limited to, barrier gloves, moisture impervious lab coats, protective eyewear, and face shields).
• Conditions may be stressful at times.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance