Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, USA
4 days ago
RN Acute Care of the Elderly
Job Summary As a Nurse with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. You'll use your critical thinking skills and the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You'll be responsible for upholding the standards of nursing excellence as described by the ANA, including the code of ethics. You'll be a vital member of our team and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. 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, 2017 - SHGR + 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 + Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in the RN role on or after January 21, 2024 - CHS + 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-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred + CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association for A2, A3, Post Surgical Care and Ortho Neuro CHS 2 Yrs preferred + CRT-NIH Stroke Certification - NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Ortho Neuro at CHS 90 Days required 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 How Corewell Health cares for you + Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) . + On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv + Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! + Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance + Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings + Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids Department Name Acute Care Of Elderly - Blodgett Employment Type Part time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work 7:00pm-7:30am Days Worked Variable and Set Core Schedule Weekend Frequency Every other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. 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.
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