Registered Nurse (5 West/Med Surg), Full Time Nights

CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES- Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday employee account.This unit is a 16 bed unit that provides acute care to post-operative and medical interdisciplinary care for adults and general pediatric patients. Conditions and diagnoses most frequently cared for but not limited to include: Women with reproductive system conditions and surgeries, breast surgeries, miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy, and hyperemesis. Patients with: pneumonia, cellulitis, gall bladder conditions and/or surgery: Cholecystectomy, ear/nose/throat, appendectomy, bariatric surgeries. Infants and children with: asthma exacerbation, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, hyperbilirubinemia, dehydration, and post-operative care.The RN is responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care. The RN coordinates care to achievedesired outcomes, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by delegating and workingcooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary nursing and other members of the healthcare team in maintainingstandards for professional nursing practice and professional nursing performance in the clinical setting. The RN is alsoaccountable to practice in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, Article 15 (HealthOccupations), Part 172 (Nursing). The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide careand service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her area.Pay Range: $28.71 - $48.77/hour Employment Type: Full Time Nights, 72 hours every 2 weeksSchedule: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, includes every 3rd weekendRequirements: Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program required, Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required, Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) requiredSTANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:Promotes patient safety by maintaining the policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department, including maintaining the Patient's Bill of Rights. Practices in accordance with the ANA Standards of Professional Performance including:QUALITY OF PRACTICESystematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.EDUCATIONAttains knowledge and competency that reflects current evidence-based nursing practice.PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATIONEvaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.COLLABORATIONCollaborates with patient, family and other members of the healthcare team in the conduct of nursing practice.ETHICSIntegrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE and RESEARCHIntegrates evidence and research findings into practice.RESOURCE UTILIZATIONUtilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHPractices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.COLLEGIALITY by interacting with and contributing to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCELEADERSHIP:Demonstrates leadership in the profession and in the professional practice setting.Appropriately directs and supervises support personnel in the performance of delegated nursing activities.Actively participates in or supports, on a regular basis, shared decision-making activities.Demonstrates awareness of and accountability to department/organization strategic goals and quality initiatives.NURSING PROCESS:ASSESSMENT and DIAGNOSISCollects and documents comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation. Assessments are thorough, timely and accurate and include but are not limited to the physiological, socio-cultural, safety and spiritual needs of patients (including significant other). Demonstrates ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze assessment data to determine the pertinent diagnosis or issues. Responds appropriately to changing needs of patients, including response to emergency/life threatening situations.OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION / PLANNINGIdentifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation. Develops and documents an individualized plan of care which incorporates the patient's significant other as appropriate and that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Identifies initial and ongoing discharge planning needs. Demonstrates the ability to identify, evaluate and document the patient's response to care given. Coordinates care across the continuum to meet the identified and anticipated needs of the patient and his/her support network.IMPLEMENTATIONFunctions as advocate for patient/significant other. Demonstrates skills needed to implement the identified plan of care, incorporating elements of Standards of Professional Performance (as described in Essential Functions #1) as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to prioritize and adjust priorities based on patient/unit needs.EVALUATIONDemonstrates ability to evaluate and document patient's progress towards attainment of desired outcomes.PATIENT EDUCATION:Demonstrates ability to optimize patient learning through evaluating a patient's learning abilities and carrying out the education of the patient. #EDRN123Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy