RN Registered Nurse - Respiratory Unit - Med Surg - 36 Weekly Hours - Day Shift New

REGISTERED NURSE - RESPIRATORY DEPARTMENT - 36 HOURS - DAY SHIFT

Sign On Bonus: Up to $5,000

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Three 12-hour shifts per week

General Summary

Unit Description:

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 4 ELL Respiratory unit is a 30-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of patients with various respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia, and influenza. We also provide care to patients with other medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and alcohol or substance use disorders. Our nurses have an average patient ratio of 5:1, and the support of Registered Nurse leadership, RNs, and Patient Care Technicians.

Why join our team? 4 Ell will provide valuable experiences for an RN looking to gain medical-surgical expertise. We encourage a supportive and caring team atmosphere and promote your continuing professional growth and development. 4 ELL welcomes Registered Nurses of all experiences and educational backgrounds to apply; we will ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment. We can’t wait to meet you!

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
  
  

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Education/Experience Required

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. No additional preferences.
  
  

Certification/License Required

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  
  

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: Respiratory Intermdte Care 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable