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 TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. 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 request assistance in completing the application process by calling . We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

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