Job Summary

This is a Weekend Program consisting of working 48 out of 52 weekends in various locations throughout the system as need arises. The weekend is defined as shifts between the hours of 3:00 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. Monday. However, specific times may vary according to location and need.

Provide direction and supervision to other health care professionals and ancillary staff. Perform the role of Preceptor and/or Charge RN as appropriate. Evaluate care for specific patient populations, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provide and coordinate nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data in determining nursing diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in coordination with the patient/family and other team members as appropriate.

Essential Functions

Direct, supervise, evaluate and provide nursing care to patients in assigned area. Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies using the prescribed nursing process. Train, coach and assist team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of supplies, equipment and resources.
Assign nursing personnel and collaborate with physicians, other services, patient and patient’s family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Maintain standard of nursing care and implement policies and procedures of Lakeland Health and the nursing department with high quality and in a timely manner.
Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights, safety, privacy, confidentiality and the ‘customer relations’ philosophy.
Document care according to established standards. Access, input and retrieve information from computer systems (EPIC).
Assure continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services as appropriate.
Establish and maintain open and positive communication in all aspects of job performance.
Maintain a commitment to professional growth and development by participation in mandatory annual in-services, certification, Lakeland Health committees and educational programs for improvement of self to maintain competency.

Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree or equivalent Nursing
Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing within 5 years

1 year of relevant experience of acute care experience Required
EPIC documentation experience. Required

LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required

Physical Demands

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

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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.

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