Registered Nurse - Surgery - Full-Time 7am-3:30pm - rotational weekend, rotational holiday, rotational call

About the role

This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients, focusing on patient-centered care, communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-disciplinary plan of care aligned with nursing problem care sets and clinical practice guidelines.
• Assess and educate patients on their health status, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to create discharge plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medications, perform therapeutic procedures, and monitor patient responses to interventions.
• Initiate and document interventions to prevent and manage patient complications such as falls, skin breakdown, and VTE.
• Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and patient pain levels, reporting significant changes to healthcare providers.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to address concerns and provide support.
• Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality and safety protocols, including the use of restraints and universal precautions.
• Evaluate own performance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Must have a current Registered Nurse license from the Michigan Board of Nursing and be certified as a BLS provider by the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 9 months of on-the-job experience in a surgical setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of nursing best practices and patient care standards.

Skills

• Nursing process
• Communication and teaching skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Medication administration
• Procedural skills
• Patient safety and risk management

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$XX.XX per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time 7am – 3:30pm, with rotational weekends, holidays, and call coverage.