RN Intermediate Care Unit

RN Intermediate Care Unit

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Shift and status: full-time/day nursing opportunity!Shift time is 3:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

UNIT AND HOSPITAL SUMMARY:

3 South is a 28-bed intermediate care unit, our patient acuity is high with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3. The patient population is a mix of trauma, medical and surgical patients, so there is a wealth of knowledge to be obtained from working as a bedside nurse on this exciting unit. We pride ourselves on our teamwork here! This is a fast-paced critical care unit that will provide an individual with a challenging and fulfilling experience as a registered nurse looking for a career in critical care.

Corewell Hospital, Dearborn

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Top 10 Hospitals in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care for the greater Dearborn, Michigan region since 1953. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences (Stroke Center of Excellence), womens health, heart and vascular, and cancer care. Clinical staff here have the opportunity to participate in training for residents from Wayne States University School of Medicine.

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Thats just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team of Registered Nurses at Corewell Health.

Discover what comes next for your nursing career when you join a collaborative team whose clarity, compassion, curiosity and courage are advancing medicine and setting new standards for exceptional care.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The clinical nurse, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles. The Clinical Nurse provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell policies and procedures.

BENEFITS:

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all campuses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Applies the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and discharge needs of patient/family/significant other. Applies the Core Concepts of Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) in practice and uses this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family. Recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. Partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care. Provides quality care that meets or exceeds the expectations of value (core measures, quality matrix, patient experience, fiscally responsible). Provides assistance to individuals in a manner that takes into account their special needs, age-related and cultural-related needs. Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care. Delegates appropriate tasks. Demonstrates knowledge of and competently performs technical procedures and uses equipment properly. Documents in the patient record in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record. Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and is responsible for continuing personal education, mentoring peers and educating patients and families. Stays up to date with current health system initiatives and incorporates evidence based practice and research into practice. Maintains current knowledge in area of clinical practice. Completes a self-appraisal that includes professional goals annually and completes peer review. Participates in department-based activities, staff meetings and committees. Actively participates in hand offs of care, including the patient, family and partners in care. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and embraces cultural traditions and lore of community served.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an associate degree or higher. Diploma, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., DNP/PhD if not minimum BSN prepared, new graduate/nurse with less than one (1) year experience is required to sign an educational contract upon hire to complete BSN within specified timeframe and adhere to contract stipulations. RN must enroll in an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of licensure date and complete within the next five (5) years. This is effective April 18, 2023.
• Graduates from non-accredited school of nursing programs must have at least one year of acute care experience or greater than 2 years of experience in a licensed health care role, such as an LPN or EMT role, etc., and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.

Work Experience:

• As required by job posting.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• RN with active license in State of Michigan. Specialty Certification highly recommended after 2 years in specialty.

Other Qualifications:

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers within 90 days of hire/transfer

• Critical Care: ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort:

• Strength - Position requires ability to frequently push/pull up to 30 lb. objects with assist of others, occasional requires ability to lift objects more than 50 lbs. with others, constantly lift objects up to 20 lbs. And frequently lift up to 40 lbs.

• Manual Dexterity - Position requires incumbent to constantly perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking and simple manipulative skills such as writing. Position requires incumbent to frequently perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as positioning patients.

• Coordination - Position requires incumbent to constantly perform gross body coordination such as walking. Frequently perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as assisting patients to eat, collections of specimens for transport to lab and tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such as taking patients temps and pulses.

• Mobility - Positions requires incumbent to constantly walk and stand; occasionally sit for prolonged periods, frequently bend such as when caring for a patient in bed.

• Visual Discrimination - Positions requires incumbent to constantly see objects far away as in driving and see close objects such as reading thermometers.

• Hearing - Positions requires incumbent to constantly be able to hear normal sound with some background noise as in answering phone/intercom. Frequently be able to distinguish sound as in equipment alarms.

Work Environment:

• Employee may be frequently exposed to electro-magnetic radiations as in VDTs. Occasionally exposed to hazardous material other than blood, body tissues, or fluids, dust, toxins, cytotoxons, chemical hazardous materials, bodily injuries, loud and/or unpleasant noises, high humidity, electrical hazards, or poisonous substances. Infrequently exposed to blood, body tissue, or fluids. Seldom exposed to fluctuations in temperature, grease, oil, and radiation.
• Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste materials of hazardous medications.

CULTURE STATEMENT:

• Our diverse and talented teams of professionals and clinicians dont just share in the success of our system; they make it possible. Driven by our shared commitment to making our communities healthier and stronger, we are leading the way in health care innovation with relentless ambition and a belief that anything is possible when we work together.

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Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

ICU Nursing Intermediate - Dearborn

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

3:30 a.m. - 4p.m.

Days Worked

Varies

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.