RN Medical PCU/MICU

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Description:
• Registered
• Nurse
• Department:
• PCU
• Location:
• Trinity
• Health
• Ann
• Arbor
• Minimum rate of pay: $35.64
• PLUS
• Daily
• PAY
• Position
• Purpose: The Saint Joseph Mercy Health System 6 North Medical PCU (Progressive Care Unit) is a 10-bed unit that provides services to patients with complex medical co morbidities that require vigilant monitoring, thoughtful assessment and timely clinical interventions to achieve their treatment goals. Pulmonary disease and sepsis are commonly seen along with complications from diabetes, cardiac disease, and diabetes. Many of our patients are transferred from the neighboring MICU. We are the only intermediate care unit that cares for patients on mechanical ventilators. General Summary Provides quality patient centered care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs through competent clinical practice and application of the nursing process. Consistently integrates concepts of relationship based care into practice. Serves as a clinical and educational resource to others on the unit. Assumes accountability for nursing care of designated patients. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.
• Shifts
• Available: 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Holiday and
• Weekend
• Rotation
• Required
• Qualifications: Education Graduation from a school of nursing that results in the ability of the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred. Licensure · Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License. · BLS. ·
• ACLS required for the following departments : Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, Emergency Experience Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply Graduation from accredited nursing program. Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role. Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care