Registered Nurse (RN), Observation Unit

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Works closely with providers to ensure patients meet observation criteria.
• Maintains patient safety and monitors for changes in condition.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Affords patients with personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation assistance.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Requirements

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants.

Schedule

5 x 12-hour shifts, Nights (7p-7a), Rotating Weekends and Holidays.

Contact

For more information or to schedule a phone call, please contact Paula Swartout at 906.282.1179 or visit (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout).

Equal Opportunity Employer

UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.