Summary Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Patient Care Services Team. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the satisfactory completion of nursing care by the nursing team. The RN manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members including ancillary and support services. The role of the Registered Nurse at the DMC encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, teaching and supervision. The RN establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The RN delegates, assesses, provides and evaluates patient care. The RN assesses, monitors and evaluates patient status by observing the patient, noting data collected by other team members and analyzing this information to independently develop a plan of nursing care which is implemented by the care delivery team under the supervision of the RN. The RN provides and delegates patient care activities to team members based upon patient needs and team member skills/abilities and supervises the delivery of care by other team members. The RN evaluates patient response to treatment and nursing interventions and if needed, revises the plan of care. The RN monitors patient progress and prepares patient for discharge, utilizing established clinical pathways. The RN reports directly to senior unit management, participates in shared decision-making activities and establishes relationships with professionals in other healthcare and community organizations to develop strong partnerships that support improved patient outcomes and the health of the community served.
GENERAL DUTIES
Supervises, including assignment and evaluation of subordinate teammembers, and provides patient care on a daily basis.
Participates in the employment process related to peers andsubordinate team members; addresses employee problems, complaints,disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluatestheir performance post hire; and is authorized to issue workimprovement plans to subordinates.3. Adheres to the mission, vision, values and code of BusinessConduct as established by the DMC and its associate facilities.4. Complies with approved policies, procedures, guidelines andstandards as established by the DMC and its associated facilities.5. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to customerservice values of respect, courtesy, ownership, privacy,professionalism and responsiveness.6. Completes mandatory education and training as defined by the DMCand the specific employer-facility.7. Maintains a safe working environment through compliance withestablished policies and procedures and timely reporting of safetyvariances.8. Demonstrates a commitment to improving the work environmentthrough participation in meetings, timely and effectivecommunication and an embracement of cultural diversity.PRINICIPAL/ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Utilizes various strategies to assess patient, family, employee andenvironment of care strengths and weaknesses to determineappropriate action plan(s).*
Develops a detailed plan of care, which includes patient / familyeducation, based on initial and on-going assessment findings tooptimize patient outcomes.*
Communicates with patients, families, subordinate staff and peersto ensure that plans and associated interventions are understood,operationalized and revised, as appropriate.*
Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenesas appropriate to ensure that the plan of care is carried out andthat established outcomes are achieved through availability andappropriate utilization of human, material and financialresources.*
Evaluates the effectiveness of plans and interventions to promoteoptimum achievement of established goals.*
Collaborates formally and informally with other members of thehealthcare team, including facility and DMC representatives, toidentify opportunities for improvement and develop strategies forenhancing clinical practice.*
Establishes relationships with professionals in other healthcareand community organizations to develop strong partnerships thatsupport improved patient outcomes and the health of the communityserved.*
Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling, teaching andmentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance learningexperiences and improve the professional practice environmentwithin the designated work setting.* The essential functions of this job include but are not limitedto those marked with an asterisk.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.SINAI GRACE PROCESS LEVEL ONLY: Graduation from a school of Nursing(accredited school not required).
BSN preferred.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state ofMichigan.
One year of experience in the specialty area preferred.
Skills Required
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment and analytical skills.
Good mathematical judgment and analytical skills.
Good reading, writing and comprehension skills.
Mobility and visual/manual dexterity.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead othersin application of the nursing process.
Job: Nursing
Organization: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Title: RN PACU Commerce, MI PT Rotating Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Location: MI-Commerce Township
Requisition ID: 2005033172