Job Information
McLaren Health Care Registered Nurse - Ortho - McLaren Careers in Lapeer, Michigan
Department:
Ortho
Daily Work Times:
7:00 am - 7:30 pm
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours:
72
Position Summary:
The registered nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for monitored patients during their hospital stay including cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic stabilization, responsive to emergent situations and care of evidence-based medicine patients. The registered nurse ensures that quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Department of Public Health, the medical center and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. The registered nurse participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment, maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respects patient’s rights.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1.
Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions
2.
Provides professional nursing care directly to patients
3.
Administers medication to patients as directed
4.
Initiates and monitors IV’s and IV medication
5.
Assesses patient condition using vital signs, test results, monitor readings, etc.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Must possess valid State ofMichigan Nursing License
BLS certified
ACLS certified within 6 months of hire
Preferred:
- Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty
Specialty certification within the specific unit