RN UM HEALTH-SPARROW EATON

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ General Purpose of Job:u00a0u00a0 Provides direct nursing care for defined patient u00a0 population.u00a0 Delivers safe, u00a0 cost-effective, patient-centered care in a timely, efficient and equitable u00a0 manner.u00a0 Contributes to quality patient u00a0 outcomes by assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating u00a0 patient care.u00a0 u00a0 +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Essential Duties: - u00a0 Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health u00a0 initially and on an ongoing basis as indicated.u00a0 Prioritizes data collection based on u00a0 patient condition. - u00a0 Analyzes data to identify nursing diagnosis and patient needs. - u00a0 Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient u00a0 or situation.u00a0 Modifies expected u00a0 outcomes based on changes in patient status. - u00a0 Develops a patient plan of care that prescribes strategies to reach u00a0 expected outcomes. Implements and coordinates care delivery among the u00a0 clinical disciplines and documents those activities. - u00a0 Evaluates effectiveness of plan and interventions related to patient u00a0 responses and expected outcomes. - u00a0 Educates patients, families, significant others using methods u00a0 appropriate to the situation and considering patient's learning needs, u00a0 readiness to learn, and culture. - u00a0 Participates in quality improvement activities. Demonstrates quality u00a0 by documenting the application of nursing process in a safe, accountable and u00a0 ethical manner. - u00a0 Uses and integrates current research findings and other evidence to u00a0 maintain and demonstrate competency, enhance role performance, and increase u00a0 knowledge of professional issues. Contributes to the professional development u00a0 of peers and colleagues. - u00a0 Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive u00a0 manner using current research and other evidence as the basis for patient u00a0 care. - u00a0 Collaborates with patient, patient's family, and other disciplines in u00a0 the conduct of nursing practice. - u00a0 Attends staff meetings and in-service u00a0 programs as required. - u00a0 Supports and serves as a role model for our u00a0 mission, vision, values and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the u00a0 organization's policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines. Uses the Code u00a0 of Ethics for Nurses with interpretive statements to guide professional u00a0 practice. - u00a0 Performs other duties as assigned. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+u00a0u00a0u00a0 Job RequirementsGeneral Requirementsu2022 Valid State of Michigan RN License u2022 AHA BLS certification u2022 ACLS within six months u2022 Completion of telemetry competency within 6 monthsWork ExperienceNo exper ence required.Educationu2022 Associate's degree in NursingSpecialized Knowledge and Skillsu2022 Knowledge of nursing theory and techniques u2022 Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of nursing care including HIPAA confidentiality and TJC mandates u2022 Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation u2022 Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and health care professionals in the exchange of information. The incumbent is also required to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner u2022 Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff u2022 Analytical ability to assess patient's progress and to determine appropriate intervention based on n

Created: 2026-01-26