Position Summary
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.
On Call every 8th weekend, and weekday call commitment
Basic Qualifications:
Education - Associate's Degree or equivalent in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 4 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017
Licenses - Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan upon hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtained within 60 days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or obtained within 180 days
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of Nursing experience preferred. Experience in cardiothoracic or surgical services setting preferred.