As a part of Munson Healthcare’s commitment to providing quality patient care, qualified applicants accepting certain full-time positions are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus with employment commitment. Applicants can learn more about the sign-on bonus and qualifications when connecting with a recruiter.

　　ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

　　Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

　　For those hired into an RN position after January 1st, 2015, it is required to obtain a BSN within 5 years of start date.

　　Certification in the specialty area of practice is strongly encouraged.

　　Is a self-directed professional with the ability to make independent judgments directing patient care.

　　Demonstrates ability in using the computer with Windows format preferred.

　　GENERAL NURSING POSITIONS: (Acute Care, Venous Access Specialty, Recovery Room, Respiratory Therapy)

　　Two to 3 years RN experience in an AcuteMedical/Surgicalsetting is required.

　　Experience in Intravenous Therapy is desirable.

　　Current BLS certification required. ACLS certification required or obtained within 90 days of employment.

　　EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/HOUSE SUPERVISOR POSITIONS:

　　Three to 5 years RN experience in an Acute Medical Surgical setting is required.

　　Previous experience in a charge nurse/supervisory role is strongly preferred.

　　Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.

　　ORGANIZATION

　　Accountable to the Director of Clinical Services or designee of the assigned patient care unit; ultimately accountable for the practice of nursing to the Chief Nursing Officer.

　　Provides direction to and supervision of LPNs, Techs, Clerks, CENAs, and/or other categories as needed.

　　Works collaboratively and effectively with all members of the Patient Care Team and other Clinical and Ancillary Services Departments.

　　AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

　　All ages (birth & above)

　　Age of Patients Served is dependent on the specific populations cared for on the Unit.

　　SPECIFIC DUTIES

　　Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.

　　Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.

　　Promotes personal and patient safety.

　　Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

　　Follows Scope and Standards of Practice from American Nurses Association as listed below.

　　Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

　　In partnership with Munson Healthcare (MHC), Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) and POIMH Nursing work together to provide superior quality and promote community health.

　　STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

　　Assessment

　　Collects health data in a systematic and ongoing manner involving the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate

　　Determines the priority of data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs

　　Documents relevant data in a retrievable form

　　Diagnosis

　　Derives diagnoses from the assessment data. Validates with the patient, family, and/or other healthcare providers and documents

　　Identification of Outcomes

　　Involves the patient, family, and other healthcare providers in formulating outcomes from the diagnosis that are individualized and includes a time estimate for attainment

　　Determines outcomes that are culturally appropriate, realistic, attainable and measurable

　　Documents expected outcomes as measurable goals

　　Planning

　　Individualizes a plan of care with the patient, family, and other health care providers that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes

　　Develops a plan of care that establishes priorities, provides for continuity, and is documented

　　Implementation

　　Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner and documents interventions

　　Coordinates and collaborates in care delivery

　　Employs health teaching and health promotion strategies

　　Evaluation

　　Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes and includes the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate

　　Documents the patient's responses to the interventions

　　PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

　　Quality of Care

　　Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice

　　Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Participates in quality improvement activities

　　Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility. Knows the physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques

　　Plans actions to promote safety.Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to Hospital procedure

　　Participates in quality of care activities at the unit level

　　Utilizes the results of quality of care activities to initiate changes in nursing practice

　　Practice Evaluation

　　Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations

　　Engages in performance appraisal on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional development. Takes action to achieve identified goals

　　Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice

　　Education

　　Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues

　　Complies with mandatory continuing education requirements to maintain licensure and meet job requirements

　　Complies with annual mandatory competency activities including Healthstream modules

　　Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice in order to maintain current clinical skills and competence

　　Collegiality

　　Interacts with, and contributes to the professional development of peers and other health care providers as colleagues

　　Contributes to an environment that is conducive to the clinical education of nursing students, other health care students, and other employees as appropriate

　　Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment

　　Ethics

　　Utilizes the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses and the hospital ethics committee to guide practice

　　Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters

　　Acts as a patient advocate and assists patients in developing skills so they can advocate for themselves

　　Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights

　　Maintains a therapeutic and professional patient-nurse relationship with appropriate professional role boundaries

　　Reports illegal, incompetent, or impaired practices

　　Collaboration

　　Collaborates with the patient and family