Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

 Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:

 BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.  Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals Department: Extended Care Unit Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Warren Hospital Shift: Night Job Union Code: Not Applicable