REGISTERED NURSE- Brighton Center Specialty Care Medical Procedures Unit

About the Role

We seek highly qualified candidates who will provide compassionate care to adult and adolescent multi-specialty patients and GI patients in the Medical Procedures Units at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care (BCSC MPU). The candidate will demonstrate the ability to organize and manage multiple interventions simultaneously. Candidates should be enthusiastic and patient-oriented individuals interested in creating the ideal experience for our patients, families, and employees, reporting directly to a Clinical Nursing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients receiving Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and IUD placement with sedation. Additional specialty procedures may be performed at the BCSC MPU at a future date as needed.
• Coordinate nursing care between the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases, which may include directing other registered nurses, endoscopy technicians, and ancillary health care staff.
• Under the direction of a Charge Nurse and/or Clinical Nursing Supervisor, may function in the endo tech role, which includes supporting procedures, endoscope management, preparing readiness of procedure room, assisting with biopsies and other interventions, and room turnover per infection prevention policy.
• Administer sedation/analgesia under the direction of a physician.
• Assess and document hemodynamic status during sedation and post-procedure phases.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous lines.
• Provide patient and family-centered education and discharge teaching based on learning needs.
• Demonstrate excellent computer skills with proficiency in all Microsoft software applications.
• Participate in developing department goals and objectives by attending staff meetings and in-service programs, attending appropriate continuing education opportunities and staff development programs, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to support the implementation of change.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills using the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrate customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships between units and individuals.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Expectations

• Demonstrated accountability and dependability, including a good attendance record with punctuality.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Actively participate and support performance improvement activities related to self, clinic, department, and institutional goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience (at full-time status) within the past five (5) years in any of the following specialties: Procedures, Preop/PACU, ICU, ED, Sedation Analgesia Professional, Flight Nurse, or OR.
• Current ACLS.
• Ability to stand for an extended period.
• Ability to wear a lead apron for an extended period.
• One (1) year in the last five (5) years demonstrated proficiency with documentation in an electronic health record, e.g., Epic, as indicated by interviews, references, and/or performance evaluation.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by resume, annual evaluations, and references.
• NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
• RESUME REQUIRED (for Both Internal & External Applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy or procedural nursing experience in an inpatient or outpatient care setting within the last 5 years.
• BSN.
• Clinical nursing certification in Gastroenterology, PeriAnesthesia, or Ambulatory Care nursing.
• PALS certification.
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills; verbal and written.
• Excellent attendance as evidenced by previous work performance evaluations and or attendance records.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain collaborative multi-disciplinary team relationships; prioritize duties, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service skills. The candidate should be able to provide examples during the interview.
• Proficiency in using and documenting an electronic medical record.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Demonstrate accountability to Departmental and Regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility in accepting changing clinical assignments on short notice.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances.
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs.
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement.

Pay

• Hourly range for Registered Nurses: $41.86 - $66.10/hour.
• Evening Shift Differential: $3.00/hour.
• Night Shift Differential: $4.00/hour.
• Day Shift Weekend Differential: $2.90/hour.
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential: $5.90/hour.
• Night Shift Weekend Differential: $6.90/hour.
• Charge Nurse Differential: $1.00/hour.

Schedule

• Hours/week: 24 hours per week (Three 8-hour shifts per week).
• Shift: Day/Evening shift; Monday through Friday; varying start times between 7 and 8 am (Saturday expectation would occur if patient demands require additional days in the future).
• 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required.
• All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.