RN Emergency Pediatrics Full Time Evenings

Company: Spectrum Health
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Job Description:

Helen Devos Children's HospitalSign on Incentive Bonus up to $10K AvailableThis position is for an RN with at least 6 months of experience. Job 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. 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. Qualifications
  • Required Associate's Degree Nursing
  • Required Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017 - Corewell Health.
    • Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
      • LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
      • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
      • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
      • CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required
      • CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required
      • CRT-Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year required
      • CRT-Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year required
      • CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
        Physical Demands

        • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
        • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
        • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
        • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
        • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
        • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
        • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
        • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
        • Sitting: Occasionally
        • Standing: Frequently
        • Walking: Frequently
        • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
        • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
        • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
        • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
        • Squat: Seldom
        • Stair Climbing: Seldom
        • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
        • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
        • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
        • Handling: Occasionally
        • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
        • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
        • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
        • Visual Acuity None = No; Seldom = Yes : Seldom Primary LocationSITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment NameEmergency Department - HDVCHEmployment TypeFull timeShiftEvening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours36Hours of Work3:00 pm - 3:00 amDays WorkedvariableWeekend FrequencyEvery other weekend 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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