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Weekend RNs will be required to work 48 out of 52 weekends per calendar year.Weekends are defined as Saturday and Sunday for day shift and Friday and Saturday night for night shift.RNs can request up to 48 hours of PTO on their weekend shifts as well as 48 hours of exchanging a weekend shift for a weekday shift, for a total of 96 hours 'off' of the weekend requirement. This would be given in accordance with unit guidelines with allotted PTO as well as peak times, etc.RNs may request 1 holiday off per calendar year that falls on the weekend.The RN would only work the holiday if it fell on the weekend, they will not be moved off aweekend to work on a holiday.
About this unit:
6 North is a 38 bed Cardiovascular unit that specializes in caring for adult patients with Heart Failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, LVAD readmits, pulmonary hypertension and cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. Care is provided 24 hours per day 7 days a week.
Individuals would want to work on this unit do to the large variety of cardiovascular and progressive care experiences that allow for a robust skill set. If they were to transfer to another unit, you would gain time management, proficiency in the management of patient with complex conditions. Some skills you can gain on this unit include, bipap, respiratory management, pulmonary hypertension treatments, management of multiple IV drips, heart failure management, telemetry monitoring. The culture of this unit is team work and support. Staff works closely with physicians and?other healthcare providers and services to provide optimal care in the inpatient setting. One of the great things about this unit you can't find compared to other units is the strong emphasis on patient education and community resources. Staff within this unit have been recipients of the Daisy Award for nursing.
What staff are saying:
"We are the only pulmonary hypertension unit and are the hospitals experts in treat thing unique patient population"
"We are currently working on retention, recognition and employment satisfaction on our unit, we are starting back up touch bases with team leads and reigniting the shared governance structure given team members support and voice in their work."
Summery
Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.
Essential Functions
Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA/regulatory standards. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient/family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data.
Assesses the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates an individualized interprofessional plan of care that recommends strategies to achieve the outcomes in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes.
Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service/home.
Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.
Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.
Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree Nursing
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years
Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
NURSING\Registered Nurse (RN) State of Michigan Upon Hire
LIFE SUPPORT\Basic Life Support (BLS) 90 Days
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Some of the benefits provided include:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
· Life Insurance
· Short & Long Term Disability
· Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
· Retirement Plans
· Discount Program
· Learning Opportunities
· Inclusion Resource Groups
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Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Cardiac Care Unit - 6N Butterworth
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
24
Hours of Work
7:00pm-7:30am
Days Worked
Friday - Saturday
Weekend Frequency
Every weekend
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