Registered Nurse RN Short Stay Unit

Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Registered Nurse

Department: Short Stay Unit

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Position Purpose:

The Short Stay Unit has 25 bays, with 32 colleagues and primarily supports adult patients greater than 17 years of age. They treat post-surgical and post procedural patients, as well as Infusion and Transfusion patients. Medical and surgical patients with a variety of diagnoses with an anticipated disposition within 24-48 hours.

The Telemetry Monitor Unit with 28 colleagues monitors and observe a group of patients remotely using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety. Staff on this unit have additional duties related to patient monitoring and equipment maintenance in the central station and on the patient care units.

Status Available: Part-Time, Every Other Weekend and Every other Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-Time team members.

Schedule: Nights

Required Qualifications:

Education

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.

Licensure

· Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.

· BLS.

· ACLS required for the following departments: Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, Emergency

Experience

Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply 

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.

• 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
   

Total Rewards and 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

What you will do:

• 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

• 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

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.