Summary

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This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

Responsibilities:

• (25%) Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.

• (25%) Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs.

• (25%) Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path.

• (25%) Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates proficiency (according to hospital and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.

• Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.

• Educates patients and families.

• Provides teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.

• Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.

• In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.

• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures:

• Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
  Equivalent Experience:
  Qualification Source: MI
  Essential: true

• Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer
  Qualification Source:
  Essential: true

• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
  Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
  Qualification Source: AHA
  Essential: true

• Credential: DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man
  Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer
  Qualification Source:
  Essential: true

• Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
  Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8/1/2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
  Qualification Source:
  Essential: true

Required Education:

• Education: ASSOC
  Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
  Education Specialization: NRG
  Essential: true

• Education: ASSOC
  Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
  Education Specialization:
  Essential: true

Other Information:

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

• Completion of orientation process as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator.

• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

• PCCN certification preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% of the workday) 10 lbs.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education):

• Education: ASSOC
  Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
  Education Specialization: NRG
  Essential: true

• Education: ASSOC
  Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
  Education Specialization:
  Essential: true

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