Nursing Jobs in Alpena, MI

We are currently seeking Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) for a variety of full-time and part-time positions across Michigan. Openings are available in both inpatient and outpatient settings, offering excellent professional growth and collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary teams. Available Specialties Include: Neurology • Hospital Medicine • Urgent Care • Orthopedic Surgery • Neurosurgery • Pulmonology • Family Medicine • Cardiovascular Surgery • Primary Care Float • Oncology • Hematology • Palliative Care • Geriatrics • Trauma Surgical Services Highlights: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Opportunities in hospital, clinic, and specialty practice environments Collaborative and supportive clinical teams Open to experienced providers and new graduates If you are a motivated NP or PA seeking to advance your career in Michigan, we would love to discuss available options that align with your interests and background. 
Summary The Graduate Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. This individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse mentor while carrying out designated skills that she/he has acquired in educational programs and/or orientation. The Graduate Nurse is not permitted to pass medications until licensure has been granted by the State of Michigan. Responsibilities The Graduate Nurse, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor. (30%)Patient Care: Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process: Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments. Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions. Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit-specific competencies. Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor. Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities. Completes orientation. Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor. (30%)Communications: Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor. Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others. (20%) Unit Responsibilities: Maintains clean, safe patient care area. Handles equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper place after its use. Asks questions about its use when necessary. Considers cost in using supplies for patient care. Assists with completing patient census correctly. (20%)Personal Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members. Actively participates in quality management and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population. Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code. Other Duties And Responsibilities Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information. Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural/spiritual variables. Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn. Participates in care conferences as assigned. Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident. Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient. Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately. Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations. Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members. Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care. Certifications and Licensures BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Within 3 months of hire or transfer Required Education Education: College Student Comments: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program. Effective 10/20/2024, all transfers or new hires into the Graduate Nurse position are required to take and pass the RN State Boards within three months of hire or transfer. Failure to do so may result in separation from the Graduate Nurse position at the discretion of the hiring manager Other Information Experience, Training And Skills Graduate of a RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent) and waiting to take RN State Boards and will be awarded a permanent position upon licensure. Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills. The Graduate Nurse has three months to take and pass the RN State Boards or may be separated from the Graduate Nurse position at the manager’s discretion. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. 
Summary May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $3,750 This position is responsible for assessing client health needs, nursing care requirement and the delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (25%)* Assesses client health needs, nursing care requirements, and delivery of nursing care on all assigned clients. Directs client assessments by other nursing staff. (25%)* Plans care for assigned clients and directs the planning of care by other nursing staff. (25%)* Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care; ensures responsible care is rendered to clients. (25%)* Implements nursing actions in accordance with established standards of nursing practice and demonstrates competence in nursing care of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric client. Self Management: OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships. Assumes responsibility for own continued professional development and assists with the development of other staff members. Certifications and Licensures Credential: RN: Registered Nurse Equivalent Experience: Qualification Source: MI Essential: true Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting Equivalent Experience: Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential: DRIVERSLIC: Drivers License Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential: VEH INS: Vehicle Insurance Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification) Qualification Source: Essential: true Required Education Education: ASSOC Education Specialization: Essential: true Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: A minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing experience. Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures. Participates in equipment inservices and competencies as they relate to role expectations. Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description. Understands and is accountable for the Health System's customer service standards. Psychiatric Nurse: Minimum of one year experience in inpatient, outpatient or community psychiatric nursing. ANCC Psychiatric Nurse certification preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs. Other Comments