What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Emergency Department position at Corewell Health?
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of Work
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years
- Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed healthcare role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 90 days
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 1 year
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Career Benefits
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Work Environment
The Chest Pain Unit is a fast-paced environment that requires quick decision-making and strong communication skills. As a Registered Nurse in this unit, you will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care.
