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MyMichigan Health

Registered Nurse RN- Neuro PCU

MyMichigan Health, Saginaw, Michigan, United States, 48607

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Job Summary Up to 21K sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates. This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

Core Responsibilities

Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social, and family support (25%).

Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs (25%).

Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path (25%).

Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals (25%).

Additional Duties

Demonstrates proficiency in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.

Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.

Educates patients and families.

Provides teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.

Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.

Other duties as assigned.

Certifications & Credentials

RN: Registered Nurse

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 12 months of hire or transfer)

BLS: Basic Life Support (within 3 months of hire or transfer, AHA)

DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Management (within 12 months of hire or transfer)

TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees on or before 8/1/2024 have 24 months)

Education Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (preferred Bachelor’s degree)

Experience, Training and Skills Completion of orientation process as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels. Competency in Microsoft Windows is required; further learning opportunities may be offered. PCCN certification preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, including public contact, trauma, grief and death

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required

Can move freely throughout the facility and perform all job functions as outlined

Overall vision and hearing required, with or without assisted device

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods; may require postural changes including stooping, kneeling or crouching

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials; must follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements

Must handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular attendance, stay awake, demonstrate overall dexterity and perform repetitive movements as described

Physical demand level: Medium – lift/carry 21‑50 lbs frequently, 20 lbs often, 10‑15 lbs continually during shift

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