What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - 6 Tower: Medical ICU - Full Time - Days position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Medical Universal Bed Unit – 22 bed unit
• Mixed acuity unit specializing in medical intensive care through discharge
• Growth opportunities for all levels of nursing
• Strong patient advocates
• Subject matter experts and a resource for the entire hospital – code team, rapid response team
• High engagement with team camaraderie
Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire
- Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans
- Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence