RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

University of Michigan Health-West (Formally Metro Health) is seeking a number of Registered nurses, and have many Full and Part Time positions open in the Emergency Department. Many have Sign On Bonuses and some benefits. (SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE) The RN Staff Nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment / instrumentation, and other health care team members. Assigns and directs the work of related staff. Many of the jobs are Evening openings for RN - Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department: Note: 36 hour shifts have 90% of the full time benefits. Many jobs with SIGN-ON BONUS Requirements: - Michigan Registered Professional Nurse licensure required. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. If hired after 8/1/2012 you will need to pursue and complete your BSN within 5 years from your date of hire. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider---required. - Previous experience in specialty preferred. - Pediatric RN: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider-preferred. Must obtain PALS certification within one year of hire or placement in the unit. - Endoscopy RN: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider-preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within 60 days of hire or placement in the unit. - Level 4/Level 5 RN: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider-preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within one year of hire or placement in the unit. - Level 4/Level 5 RN: Competence in basic cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation required, will train. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ASSESSMENT---Assess the patient's condition and physical, psychological, cognitive, social, rehabilitative, and discharge needs. PLANNING---Develop a plan of care using nursing diagnoses and setting patient outcome goals. IMPLEMENTATION---Implement nursing plan of care and physician's orders. IMPLEMENTATION---Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. IMPLEMENTATION---Perform nursing procedures, assist physicians, and use equipment following established standards. EVALUATION---Evaluate the patient's response to nursing interventions and physician ordered therapy / diagnostics. Update or modify plan of care to meet the current needs of the patient. PATIENT EDUCATION---Educate the patient and significant others based on the cognitive needs of each and defined by patient outcome goals. DOCUMENTATION---Document concise, accurate and timely information in the patient care record. PATIENT/FAMILY RIGHTS---Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for patient and significant others' rights, including confidentiality. SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT---Follow established standards in provision for safety. LEGAL ISSUES---Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and department function and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. EMERGENCIES---Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established standards, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. KNOWLEDGE BASE---Maintain a current knowledge base and use standards of care in professional practice. PROFESSIONALISM---Assume responsibility for own practice including appearance, attendance, punctuality and flexibility in scheduling. SELF EDUCATION---Pursue self-directed learning experiences, continuing education, and seek direction when necessary. STAFF DEVELOPMENT---Participate in and promote staff development activities and achievement