POSITION SUMMARY:

　　Preserves, supports, and restores health and wellness by practicing at the highest level of the Registered Nurse licensure; collaborates with providers and multidisciplinary care team members to provide care coordination across the continuum. Assesses and supports physical symptoms, provides psychological support to patients, friends, and families, mentors assigned team members, promotes best practices, and always maintains a professional disposition.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.

　　RN with a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Michigan.

　　BLS, ACLS and PALS, TNCC certified within one year of hire. NRP and ENPC recommended

　　Experience working in Medical-Surgical and ED areas preferred.

　　Knowledge and experience in documenting in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

　　Complete understanding and compliance with all HIPAA regulations.

　　DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Assesses the patient systematically utilizing verbal and technical nursing skills to establish a basis for patient care.

　　Utilizes the EMR for all aspects of patient care to plan and document care, education, interventions and responses pertaining to patient care including medication reconciliation and administration, problem lists, care plans, assessments, histories, discharge planning, teaching and education which includes patient and family participation. Performs review end of shift.

　　Coordinates referrals through Charge Nurse with physicians, outside agencies and other departments. Recognizes needs of inpatients vs. swing bed patients. Oversees and coordinates daily care of assigned patients during shift.

　　Follows nursing protocol in assuring proper format is in compliance with standards of care and within scope of practice.

　　Initiates an effective working relationship by utilizing interpersonal communication techniques with health care delivery team and coordinates patient care with staff assistants (LPN’s, CNA’s and Ward Clerks).

　　Maintains an appropriate communication system through documentation and interaction with patient, significant others and members of the health care delivery team. Acts as a patient advocate.

　　Coordinates learning activities and functions as a role model and resource person for students and staff including orientation of new personnel.

　　Demonstrates leadership skills in coordinating staff and patient activities through effective planning, time management, delegation and feedback.

　　Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development, personal and professional goals and objectives in response to self-evaluation

　　Contributes to a positive work climate and to the overall team effort of the nursing unit.

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