RN Registered Nurse - 3 South Telemetry - Part-time - Midnights, 7pm-7:30am every 3rd weekend

About the role

This position is located on 3 South Telemetry at Henry Ford Health Genesys in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The role is part-time, working midnights, 18 hours per week, with every 3rd weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Use independent professional judgment, analytical skills, and the nursing process to provide a full range of delegated, interdependent, and independent nursing services to patients.
• Collaborate with patient/family, hospital staff, and community agencies to develop discharge plans that prepare patients for continued care needs.
• Utilize a variety of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to ensure patient comfort and relief of pain.
• Monitor, document, and report patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Educate patient regarding treatment plan, safety measures, medications, and self-care as indicated.
• Work with Case Manager to ensure appropriate referrals initiated prior to discharge.
• Document patient care according to established documentation guidelines.
• Administer the following according to established policies and procedures: medications, IVs, blood products.
• Prepare patients for surgery or other invasive procedures according to established guidelines.
• Perform or assist with procedures according to established standards of care and nursing practice.
• Utilize equipment based on manufacturers instructions and established nursing procedure. Correctly operates and trouble shoots IV pumps, PCA pumps, epidural pumps, feeding pumps, patient beds, as applicable.
• Maintain peripheral IV therapy.
• Obtain body fluid and blood specimens.
• Recognize and respond to acute changes in patient status, including respiratory, neurologic, and cardiac status.
• Communicate with other professionals/departments and physician staff to ensure appropriate progress of patients through the system.
• Monitor individual patient length of stay (LOS); notify case manager and nurse manager of potential LOS/discharge issues.
• Identify ethical issues related to patient care and initiate steps for resolution.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Michigan RN license.
• Passing score on the NCLEX-RN.
• Experience in telemetry preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Proficiency in critical care nursing practices.
• Knowledge of patient safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Benefits

• 5% Market Pay Differential
• Increased Night Shift Premium - 10%
• $2 Weekend Differential
• Sign-On Bonus: $6,500

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $45.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Part-time, midnights, 18 hours per week, with every 3rd weekend coverage.