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RN-Surgery | UMH-Sparrow Clinton

8/21/26Sparrow Clinton Hospital

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Job ID: 55430

Positions Location: St. Johns, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: The

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Positions Location: St. Johns, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for the care and treatment of patients in the Outpatient Services - pediatric through geriatric patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care per Nursing Services policies, procedures and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assesses patient condition and initiates nursing and or medical care in accordance with established guidelines. Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient and documents accurately in the medical record.
• Delegates and directs specific tasks to other health care workers.
• Engages in patient/family teaching, as appropriate. Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient and patient's family, exemplifying the customer service standards.
• Reports pertinent data of patient conditions to physician, Manager, Director, House Supervisor and other medical staff as appropriate.
• Administers medications, performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional standards and knowledge of current trends in nursing by participation in meetings and attendance at mandatory inservices.
• Float to other units as assigned. Requires occasional weekends.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Required Responsibilities of the Caregiver: • Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. • Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). • Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. • Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank). • Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities. Work Experience • One year nursing experience Education • Graduate from an accredited BSN program. • Current Michigan license to practice as Registered nurse. • BCLS certification. • ACLS within 6 months of hire. • Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation within 6 month of hire. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Basic computer knowledge and proficiency • Knowledge and skills regarding infusions and accessing ports • Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to patient served in service area (newborn to geriatric). The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience. • Clinical knowledge and analytic ability necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and interventions. • Demonstrates critical thinking skills. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Preferred: • None • Advanced chemotherapy training • Experience as circulating nurse

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership

Requirements:

Shift

• Variable

Variable Degree Type / Education Level

• Associate

Associate Status

• Per Diem

Per Diem Facility

• Sparrow Clinton Hospital

Sparrow Clinton Hospital Experience Level

• 4-9 Years

4-9 Years

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