Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down

About Us McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana.
The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company.
McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.
S.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Michigan, Petoskey Nurse McLaren Northern Michigan 23006103 Department: Cardiovascular Unit Daily Work Times: 7p-7:30a/7a-7:30p Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72 Relocation reimbursement Onsite Daycare Student Loan Repayment program The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions.
The RN is a critical member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) which cares for over 4000 cardiology patients annually; procedures including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip and bi-ventricular pacemakers.
Approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op) are discharged from this unit.
The CVU also specializes in the care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies.
Our NISUS research department manages many national clinical trials using CVU.
The CVU has been awarded a Silver level Beacon Award in 2014 and was redesigned in 2017 by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
This accomplishment represents one of many significant milestones on CVU's journey to optimal outcomes and exceptional patient care that could not be achieved without our exceptional RNs.
McLaren Northern Michigan was also named a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.
S.
The leadership, medical staff, and colleagues together as a team demonstrate top performance in care, efficiency, and community value.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Assesses, monitors, detects, plans and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications and promotes optimal level of health.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized written plan of care based upon a physiological, psychosocial, spiritual assessment.
• Seeks life-long learning through certification, advanced practice, higher education, and literature review.
• Demonstrates leadership through sharing of knowledge, being a clinical resource, and professional role model.
• Uses enhanced time management skills and ability to assist others in order to contribute to overall performance of the team.
• Exercises strong critical thinking skills.
• Embodies the Organization's mission through genuine caring for patients and their families.
• Performs other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED License to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
Competent within 6 months of hire with all age groups within defined patient population.
Demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups.
BLS certified.
ACLS within first year of hire.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 23006103 Daily Work Times: 7p-730a/7a-730p Hours Per Pay Period: 72 On Call: No Weekends: Yes McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.