REGISTERED NURSE - ACUTE CARE OF THE ELDERLY DEPARTMENT - 36 HOURS WEEKLY - NIGHT SHIFT

Sign On Bonus $10,000.00

Full Time Benefit Eligible 

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM three times per week, Rotating every other weekend 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Unit Description: 

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 4 East Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in geriatric care as well as some stroke cases of all ages. Our nurses have a typical patient ratio of 5:1, and the support of Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Interns and Patient Care Technicians on a daily basis.  We operate with a team mentality, and enjoy building relationships with our patients throughout their stay (typically a minimum of 3 days). We welcome candidates of all educational backgrounds and experiences, and ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment.  Come join our team!

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.  Implement and monitor patient care plans.  Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.  Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.  Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.  Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.  

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES REQUIRED:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

 

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Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Department: 4 East ACE Unit Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable