Emergency Department RN FT Days

Job Summary Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes. Essential Functions Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA/regulatory standards. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient/family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required. Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data. Assesses the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues. Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates an individualized interprofessional plan of care that recommends strategies to achieve the outcomes in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes. Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service/home. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care. Qualifications Required Associate's Degree Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2018 - Big Rapids, Reed City Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between April 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017 - Big Rapids, Reed City Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after May 1, 2020 - Gerber, Ludington, Pennock Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between January 1, 2017 and April 30, 2020 - Gerber, Ludington, Pennock Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017 - SHGR, Kelsey, United, Zeeland Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016 - SHGR, Zeeland Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between February 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016 - Kelsey, United Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required CRT-Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year required CRT-Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year required CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs Sitting: Occasionally Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Squat: Seldom Stair Climbing: Seldom Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom Primary Location SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West Department Name Emergency Department - Big Rapids Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every third weekend CURRENT SPECTRUM HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. 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