RN Medical PCU/MICU

Position Purpose

The Saint Joseph Mercy Health System 6 North Medical PCU (Progressive Care Unit) is a 10-bed unit that provides services to patients with complex medical co morbidities that require vigilant monitoring, thoughtful assessment and timely clinical interventions to achieve their treatment goals. Pulmonary disease and sepsis are commonly seen along with complications from diabetes, cardiac disease, and diabetes. Many of our patients are transferred from the neighboring MICU. We are the only intermediate care unit that cares for patients on mechanical ventilators.

General Summary

Provides quality patient centered care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs through competent clinical practice and application of the nursing process. Consistently integrates concepts of relationship based care into practice. Serves as a clinical and educational resource to others on the unit. Assumes accountability for nursing care of designated patients. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.

Shift

36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Holiday and Weekend Rotation Required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of nursing that results in the ability of the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• BLS.
• ACLS required for the following departments: Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, Emergency.
• Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply.
• Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of care.
• Uses teach back methodology to educate patient and family.
• Actively seeks to prevent potential hospital acquired conditions.
• Effectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffs.
• Follows all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY.
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.