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Registered Nurse
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MyMichigan Health
in Saginaw, MI.
Summary This position requires basic knowledge of operative procedures to assess and implement care for ambulatory surgery patients.
Responsibilities
(30%) Regularly assess patient/client needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician within the authorized plan of care and accepted nursing practice standards.
(30%) Provide direct patient resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assistance with transfers, and responses to alarms.
(20%) Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans, suggest or participate in updates/revisions, collaborating with team members to improve patient care.
(10%) Process physician/provider orders and perform physician‑ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
(10%) Follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Interpret information and report pertinent data to physicians, including clinical information.
Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural/spiritual variables.
Provide education to meet individual needs and learning ability.
Participate in care conferences as assigned.
Develop and maintain rapport with interdisciplinary personnel.
Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians.
Organize and prioritize needs of patient groups or individuals.
Manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit; instruct other team members when appropriate.
Implement clinical and technical aspects of care per policies and procedures.
Utilize clinical pathways appropriately.
Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
Document accurately, clearly and concisely; report significant changes to appropriate team members.
Participate in regulatory surveys and performance‑improvement activities; assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
Provide a safe and secure environment for patient care.
Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to stay current on regulations and standards.
Keep updated on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars.
Understand role in emergency preparedness procedures.
Complete admission procedures and obtain appropriate signatures.
Assess patient physical and psychological needs; notify attending physician and anesthesia as needed.
Supervise ancillary departments in preparing patients for surgery and administer appropriate medications.
Check patient charts for completeness and document appropriately.
Possess thorough knowledge of normal pre‑operative, intra‑operative and post‑operative routines; convey this information to patients and families empathetically.
Know basic anesthetic agents and side effects/complications.
Assess patient readiness for discharge and proceed accordingly.
Carry out physician orders and document information in compliance with policy.
Know individual physician routine and preference regarding discharge instructions.
Communicate effectively with family, patient and physicians.
Seek assistance of support services to guarantee appropriate home care.
Assist and circulate in completion of minor surgeries scheduled in treatment rooms.
Demonstrate aseptic technique knowledge and adhere to physician preference.
Communicate with physicians regarding their needs as well as those of patients and ancillary departments.
Complete appropriate charting.
Assess pain, promote comfort through interventions, and document accordingly.
Other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) – Preferred within 36 months of hire or transfer.
Required Education
Associate degree in Nursing (ASSOC). Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Other Information – Experience, Training and Skills
Interpersonal skills for communication with individuals and groups at all levels.
Basic knowledge of surgical processes including pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operative phases.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows; may require further learning opportunities.
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
Exposure to stressful situations, public contact, trauma, grief, and death.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex, if required.
Mobility throughout facility; ability to perform job functions as outlined.
Vision and hearing with or without assistive devices.
May be required to sit, stand, walk for long periods; frequent postural changes may be necessary.
Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; must comply with bloodborne pathogen and TB testing.
Require dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, and using repetitive movements.
Physical demand: medium; occasional lifts of 21‑50 lbs; frequent lifts of 20 lbs; frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling of arm/leg controls; continual 10 lbs loads.
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Registered Nurse
role at
MyMichigan Health
in Saginaw, MI.
Summary This position requires basic knowledge of operative procedures to assess and implement care for ambulatory surgery patients.
Responsibilities
(30%) Regularly assess patient/client needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician within the authorized plan of care and accepted nursing practice standards.
(30%) Provide direct patient resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assistance with transfers, and responses to alarms.
(20%) Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans, suggest or participate in updates/revisions, collaborating with team members to improve patient care.
(10%) Process physician/provider orders and perform physician‑ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
(10%) Follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Interpret information and report pertinent data to physicians, including clinical information.
Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural/spiritual variables.
Provide education to meet individual needs and learning ability.
Participate in care conferences as assigned.
Develop and maintain rapport with interdisciplinary personnel.
Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians.
Organize and prioritize needs of patient groups or individuals.
Manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit; instruct other team members when appropriate.
Implement clinical and technical aspects of care per policies and procedures.
Utilize clinical pathways appropriately.
Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
Document accurately, clearly and concisely; report significant changes to appropriate team members.
Participate in regulatory surveys and performance‑improvement activities; assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
Provide a safe and secure environment for patient care.
Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to stay current on regulations and standards.
Keep updated on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars.
Understand role in emergency preparedness procedures.
Complete admission procedures and obtain appropriate signatures.
Assess patient physical and psychological needs; notify attending physician and anesthesia as needed.
Supervise ancillary departments in preparing patients for surgery and administer appropriate medications.
Check patient charts for completeness and document appropriately.
Possess thorough knowledge of normal pre‑operative, intra‑operative and post‑operative routines; convey this information to patients and families empathetically.
Know basic anesthetic agents and side effects/complications.
Assess patient readiness for discharge and proceed accordingly.
Carry out physician orders and document information in compliance with policy.
Know individual physician routine and preference regarding discharge instructions.
Communicate effectively with family, patient and physicians.
Seek assistance of support services to guarantee appropriate home care.
Assist and circulate in completion of minor surgeries scheduled in treatment rooms.
Demonstrate aseptic technique knowledge and adhere to physician preference.
Communicate with physicians regarding their needs as well as those of patients and ancillary departments.
Complete appropriate charting.
Assess pain, promote comfort through interventions, and document accordingly.
Other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) – Preferred within 36 months of hire or transfer.
Required Education
Associate degree in Nursing (ASSOC). Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Other Information – Experience, Training and Skills
Interpersonal skills for communication with individuals and groups at all levels.
Basic knowledge of surgical processes including pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operative phases.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows; may require further learning opportunities.
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
Exposure to stressful situations, public contact, trauma, grief, and death.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex, if required.
Mobility throughout facility; ability to perform job functions as outlined.
Vision and hearing with or without assistive devices.
May be required to sit, stand, walk for long periods; frequent postural changes may be necessary.
Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; must comply with bloodborne pathogen and TB testing.
Require dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, and using repetitive movements.
Physical demand: medium; occasional lifts of 21‑50 lbs; frequent lifts of 20 lbs; frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling of arm/leg controls; continual 10 lbs loads.
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