RN Cardiovascular Recovery Unit 2 Heart Full Time Nights
Company: Spectrum Health
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: September 8, 2023
Job Description:
Potential for up to $10,000 in Incentives! The Cardiovascular
Recovery Unit (CVRU) is a 9-bed private unit located in the Meijer
Heart Center specializing in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic
surgical aftercare. Patients are transferred here after they have
surgery and will stay approximately 24 hours before moving to our
progressive care units. The unit is small with approximately 30
staff members which makes this a very close knit group! 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
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - Within 90 Days of hirePreferred
Qualifications
- CLINICAL\Clinical Area of Specialty Certification
- 6 months of RN experienceNew Grad RN? Apply to one of our
current New Grad RN openings here:
- Careers at Corewell Health () BenefitsSome 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 Apply now to learn more about joining
a nationally known health system with an ambitious vision. We
cannot do it alone. Our people are at the heart of what we do.
Improve health. Inspire hope. Save lives.Primary LocationSITE -
Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment
NameCardiovascular Recovery Unit - GREmployment TypeFull
timeShiftNight (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled
Hours36Hours of Work7:00 p.m - 7:30 a.mDays WorkedVariable, Self
ScheduleWeekend FrequencyVariable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH
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That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various
vaccinations as a requirement for employment.Corewell Health grants
equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without
regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age,
religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight,
gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected
category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are
encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the
health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for
equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each
other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our
inclusion resource groups for people to find community and
empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that
advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that
we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our
team.If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may
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