RN Critical Care

About the Role

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA, encompassing ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within specified timeframes based on start date and location:
  • Within 5 years for those who start on or after January 1, 2017 (SHGR).
  • Within 7 years for those who start between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016 (SHGR).
  • Within 5 years for those who start on or after May 1, 2020 (Ludington).
  • Within 7 years for those who start between January 1, 2017 and April 30, 2020 (Ludington).
  • Within 5 years for those who start after January 21, 2024 (CHS).
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program (Required).
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license - State of Michigan (Upon Hire, Required).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association (90 Days, Required).
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association (CHW: 180 Days, Required; CHS: 2 Years, Required).
  • Specialty Certification (Preferred).
  • NIH Stroke Certification - NIHSS (CHS CCU/ICU/PCU: 90 Days, Required).

Physical Demands

• Lifting:
  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor): Seldom up to 50 lbs.
  • Waist to Waist: Seldom up to 50 lbs.
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder): Seldom up to 10 lbs.
  • Waist to Overhead: Seldom up to 5 lbs.
• Carrying:
  • Bilateral: Seldom up to 25 lbs.
  • Unilateral: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling:
  • Pushing Force: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
  • Pulling Force: Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Postures/Movements:
  • Sitting: Occasionally.
  • Standing: Frequently.
  • Walking: Frequently.
  • Forward Bend (Standing/Sitting): Occasionally.
  • Trunk Rotation (Standing/Sitting): Occasionally.
  • Squat: Seldom.
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom.
  • Crawling/Kneeling: Seldom.
  • Reach (Above Shoulder/At or Below Shoulder): Seldom/Occasionally.
• Handling/Force:
  • Handling: Occasionally.
  • Forceful Grip: Occasionally up to 5 lbs.
  • Forceful Pinch: Occasionally up to 2 lbs.
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently.
• Visual Acuity: Seldom required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Schedule

Full-time, night shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), 36 hours per week. Variable days worked with every third weekend required.