RN Flex Long Term Care

Shift and Status

Casual, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

About the unit

The RN Flex LTC, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide not only professional but exceptional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles while upholding Corewell mission and vision, code of ethics and other policies. He/she demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and is responsible for continuing personal education, mentoring peers and educating patients/residents and families. The RN effectively communicates to promote efficient operation of the unit and to contribute to positive patient/resident outcomes while maintaining a positive attitude, respect, responsiveness, courtesy and professional appearance.

Essential Functions

• Manages and documents calls in a timely, efficient manner consistent with Hospice and Palliative Care standards. Contributes to meeting service level commitments by handling calls in a manner that supports overall department goals. Documents the patient history, diagnosis, medications and plan of care in ele Uses a systematic approach to collect both physiological and psychological data of the patient/resident.
• Analyzes the assessment data using clinical judgment to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Identifies measurable and achievable goals for each patient/resident using information discovered with assessment and diagnoses to develop a nursing plan of care.
• Implements the plan and then continuously re-evaluates the patient/resident status and nursing care to make any necessary modifications to provide the most effective plan of care.
• Communicates documentation in the patient/resident record in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Maintains competency in EMR.
• Communicates to promote collegiality and to contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Collaborates with patient/resident, family and colleagues through effective communication to achieve positive patient/resident outcomes. Communicates patient/resident outcomes and changes to multidisciplinary team.
• Assigns appropriate tasks to and supervises unlicensed staff. The nurse also provides follow-up ensuring that the tasks were completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates individual ownership and accountability but also is a great team player. Motivates fellow employees to exceed patient/resident care standards.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and utilizes findings to improve nursing practice.
• Administers and documents medication in accordance with established standards, making certain that the Medication
• Administration Record (MAR) is complete. Ensures that medications are administered in a two (2) hour time frame and that all patients/residents have received their appropriate medication.
• Documents in the patient/resident record as appropriate including nursing interventions, nursing notes and all other pertinent problems patient/resident may be experiencing.
• Makes rounds on the unit every 2 hours or more as needed and instructs CNA’s on patient/resident care issues.
• Stays up to date with current facility initiatives and incorporates evidence based practice into patient/resident care.
• Provides support to peers, by sharing knowledge and teaching in a professional caring manner.
• Provides patients/residents and families with appropriate education materials and information pertinent to the individual’s needs.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings into practice.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in nursing or equivalent
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire

Preferred

• 1 years of clinical experience
• Experience in Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care
• BLS – AHA or ARC within 90 days

About Corewell Health 

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. 

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like 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
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Rehabilitation Continuing Care Center - 21450 Archwood Circle - Farmington Hills

Department Name

Nursing Unit 3rd Floor - Farmington Hills RNC

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Weekend (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.01

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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