Job Description

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That\xe2\x80\x99s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team of Registered Nurses at Corewell Health.

Corewell Health, Dearborn
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the \xe2\x80\x9cTop 10 Hospitals\xe2\x80\x9d in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care for the greater Dearborn, Michigan region since 1953. Corewell Health, Dearborn is verified as a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences (Stroke Center of Excellence), women\xe2\x80\x99s health, heart and vascular, and cancer care. Clinical staff here have the opportunity to participate in training for residents from Wayne State\xe2\x80\x99s University School of Medicine.

UNIT SUMMARY:

The Short Stay Unit/Observation Unit is a 50 bed unit (private rooms), specialized in caring for the adult population with a variety of diagnoses. A multi-disciplinary team approach in care; treatment and disposition within 23 hours. Patients can come to our unit from all areas: Emergency Center, Operating Room, procedural areas, directly from home or from their primary care physician\xe2\x80\x99s office. The unit has 20 telemetry beds for patients who require cardiac monitoring. Our specialty is \xe2\x80\x9cAll Non-Critical Specialties\xe2\x80\x9d, due to the wide range of diagnosis. Our team works diligently in transitioning our patients to their next care area (home, placement, admission or procedural area).

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the nurse manager or other nursing leader, the assistant nurse manager has responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department and their effect on patient care in the department.

BENEFITS

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program \xe2\x80\x93 powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all campuses

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

\xc2\xb7 Minimum requirement: Associates Degree. Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Nursing or MSN preferred.

B. Work Experience:

\xc2\xb7 Two (2) years of nursing experience required. Participation in leadership activities (Unit, hospital or system Shared Governance meetings, Precepting, Charge nurse role, etc.,) preferred.

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

\xc2\xb7 Current RN in State of Michigan required.

D. Other Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Nursing Certification in specialty area preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists the nurse manager and divisional director in development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing service programs which assure quality nursing, and patient care programs consistent with the hospital mission.
• Assists the nurse manager to monitor/maintain unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
• Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all patients on the unit. Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.
• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.
• Collaborates with the nurse manager to a service that is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department.
• Consults with patients/families through primary nurse request, direct family request and/or direct assessment of patient/family response to hospitalization. Assesses patient/significant other survey responses regarding nursing care and services.
• Responsible for ongoing development of staff and unit specific patient care programs.
• Shares responsibility with the nurse manager for effective communication horizontally and vertically within the organization.
• In collaboration with the nurse manager, is responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources.
• In collaboration with the nurse manager, is responsible for department\xe2\x80\x99s operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Manages human resources to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
• Collaborates with the nurse manager to ensure proper utilization of organization\xe2\x80\x99s financial resources.
• Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s overall mission.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department\xe2\x80\x99s/unit\xe2\x80\x99s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Provides for the safety of all hospital personnel.
• Manages patient placement, facilities, and resources.
• Provides information and professional support to staff.
• Serves as a role model and resource for staff.
• Represents nursing and hospital administration on the off shifts.
• Participates in the development of nursing staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A. Physical Effort:

\xc2\xb7 Strength: Position requires ability to frequently push/pull up to 30 lb. objects with assist of others, occasional requires ability to lift objects more than 50 lbs. with others, constantly lift objects up to 20 lbs. And frequently lift up to 40 lbs.

\xc2\xb7 Manual Dexterity: Position requires incumbent to constantly perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking and simple manipulative skills such as writing. Position requires incumbent to frequently perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as positioning patients.

\xc2\xb7 Coordination: Position requires incumbent to constantly perform gross body coordination such as walking. Frequently perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as assisting patients to eat, collections of specimens for transport to lab and tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such as taking patients temps and pulses.

\xc2\xb7 Mobility: Positions requires incumbent to constantly walk and stand; occasionally sit for prolonged periods, frequently bend such as when caring for a patient in bed.

\xc2\xb7 Visual Discrimination: Positions requires incumbent to constantly see objects far away as in driving and see close objects such as reading thermometers.

\xc2\xb7 Hearing: Positions requires incumbent to constantly be able to hear normal sound with some background noise as in answering phone/intercom. Occasionally be able to distinguish sound as in equipment alarms.

B. Work Environment:

\xc2\xb7 Frequently exposed to electro-magnetic radiations as in VDTs.

\xc2\xb7 Occasionally exposed to hazardous material other than blood, body tissues, or fluids, dust, toxins, cytotoxins, chemical hazardous materials, bodily injuries, loud and/or unpleasant noises, high humidity, electrical hazards, or poisonous substances.

\xc2\xb7 Infrequently exposed to blood, body tissue, or fluids.

\xc2\xb7 Seldom exposed to fluctuations in temperature, grease, oil, and radiation.

\xc2\xb7 Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste materials of hazardous medications.

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Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name Nursing Short Stay Unit - Dearborn

Employment Type Full time

Shift Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 9:30p.m. to 8:00a.m.

Days Worked Varies

Weekend Frequency Every third weekend

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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 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

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