Staff Nurse/2West/PT3/3p-11pm Rotating W/E's

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Patient Care Services Team.The Registered Nurse is responsible for the satisfactory completion of nursing care by the nursing team. The RN manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members including ancillary and support services.The role of the Registered Nurse at the DMC encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, teaching and supervision.The RN establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.The RN delegates, assesses, provides and evaluates patient care.The RN assesses, monitors and evaluates patient status by observing the patient, noting data collected by other team members and analyzing this information to independently develop a plan of nursing care which is implemented by the care delivery team under the supervision of the RN.The RN provides and delegates patient care activities to team members based upon patient needs and team member skills/abilities and supervises the delivery of care by other team members.The RN evaluates patient response to treatment and nursing interventions and if needed, revises the plan of care.The RN monitors patient progress and prepares patient for discharge, utilizing established clinical pathways.The RN reports directly to senior unit management, participates in shared decision-making activities and establishes relationships with professionals in other healthcare and community organizations to develop strong partnerships that support improved patient outcomes and the health of the community served.Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.
Caution:
Ensure that you meet all minimum requirements, and that they are reflected on your on-line application/resume