RN Med/Surg

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Coldwater, MI
Job Type: [Full-Time]

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by coordinating, assessing, and delivering comprehensive nursing services.

Key Responsibilities:Patient & Family-Centered Care:

• Recognize and respect patient preferences, values, and needs.
• Engage patients and families in care planning and decision-making.
• Provide patient education tailored to comprehension levels and learning styles.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as necessary.

Clinical Nursing Practice:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Prioritize and address clinical problems using critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Administer medications and treatments as per licensure and policy guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and minimize risk of harm.
• Document patient care and outcomes accurately in electronic health records (EHR).

Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement:

• Integrate best practices, clinical expertise, and patient preferences in care delivery.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement projects.
• Apply standardized safety and quality measures in daily practice.
• Identify strategies to enhance patient outcomes and reduce medical errors.
• Report safety concerns, near misses, and errors promptly.

Technology & Informatics:

• Utilize healthcare technology to support decision-making and error reduction.
• Maintain the integrity and privacy of patient records.
• Respond to clinical decision support alerts effectively.

Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration:

• Foster open communication and teamwork among healthcare providers.
• Serve as the primary coordinator of patient care.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and escalate concerns as needed.
• Ensure smooth transitions through bedside reporting and rounding.

Leadership & Professionalism:

• Demonstrate integrity, consistency, and professionalism.
• Stay informed about nursing best practices and scope of practice regulations.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.
• Mentor and guide ancillary staff in patient care.

Systems-Based Practice:

• Follow healthcare system policies and procedures.
• Participate in unit rounds and patient hand-offs.
• Maintain high levels of patient satisfaction and quality care standards.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Completion of 25 contact hours of continuing education per licensure period.
• Minimum of 2 hours in pain and symptom management training.
• Minimum of 1 hour in implicit bias training.

Skills:

• Strong nursing assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to respond efficiently to critical patient situations.
• Proficient in basic nursing and clinical procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Competency in electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare technology.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

License & Certification:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• Current CPR certification.
• Specialty certifications (as required by department or role).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Additional specialty certifications relevant to the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,698.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $68,698 - $80,000