RN Med Surg Renal

8N is a 28-bed med/surg unit with a renal focus, caring for patients in acute and chronic renal failure who require hemodialysis and Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. The unit offers the opportunity to collaborate with nephrologists, social workers, case managers, and dieticians to develop critical thinking and clinical skills. The team is close-knit, fostering strong teamwork, and includes 8 telemetry-monitored beds for renal patients with cardiac complications.

Dearborn Hospital, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, is a major teaching and research hospital and Level II trauma center. Since 1953, it has been a leader in clinical excellence and innovation in orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care.

About the role

The RN, operating under the ANA scope of practice, utilizes the nursing process to provide professional nursing care, incorporating patient-family centered care principles. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and discharging patients, while recognizing the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes. The RN works under the direction of the Nurse Leader, following Corewell Health policies and procedures, and collaborates with patients and families to develop care plans, teaching strategies, and appropriate documentation in the health record.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the framework of the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients with a focus on patient-family centered care.
• Partner with patients and families to develop care plans and teaching strategies.
• Document education and learning in the health record.
• Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies.

Requirements

• Associate’s in Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor’s in Nursing (Required within 5 years).
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license (Required).
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required upon hire).
• Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years.

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

• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Night
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

Primary Location: Dearborn Hospital – 18101 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI