Job Description

*Full Time Nights Available!*

*Up to $10,000 in Incentives!*

About the Unit

The CVRU is a fast paced, highly specialized 9-bed critical care unit located right next to the Meijer Heart Center OR\xe2\x80\x99s that is dedicated to providing world class recovery care of patients who have undergone all types of cardiac surgical procedures. Typical surgeries include Coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacement/repair, aortic dissection repair, cardiac ablations, and TAVR\xe2\x80\x99s. Our nurses are fully ICU trained (including on IABP\xe2\x80\x99s, PA catheters, sheaths, ventilators, etc) and provide the complete recovery care needed for these patients until they are hemodynamically stable and ready to transfer to the progressive care unit or to the Cardiothoracic ICU if the critical care needs are anticipated to last greater than 24 hrs. Our nurses have a lot of autonomy and work very closely with the cardiac surgery team to make sure these complex patients receive everything they need to assure optimal outcomes.

Qualities: We are looking for highly motived people who value teamwork and collaboration with other members of the health care team as these are essential to the position.

What staff are saying:

"Our unit has very little turn over and has one of the highest seniorities out of all the units within spectrum health. I feel comfortable knowing there can be over 100 years of combined nursing experience among my coworkers any given day."

"I enjoy working so closely with the PA\'s and Physicians, I have never felt more a part of the team then I do working here"

Essential Functions

Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA/regulatory standards. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient/family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required.

Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data.

Assesses the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.

Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinatesan individualized interprofessional plan of care that recommends strategies to achieve the outcomes in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes.

Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service/home.

Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.

Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

Associate\'s Degree Nursing

Bachelor\'s Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017

Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program

NURSING\\Registered Nurse (RN) State of Michigan - Upon Hire

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - Within 90 Days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

CLINICAL\\Clinical Area of Specialty Certification

6 months of RN experience

Benefits

Some of the benefits provided include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Retirement Plans

Discount Program

Learning Opportunities

Inclusion Resource Groups

Apply now to learn more about joining a nationally known health system with an ambitious vision. We cannot do it alone. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Improve health. Inspire hope. Save lives.

Primary Location SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Employment Type Full time

Shift Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 36

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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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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