- Location
- SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
Scope of Work
Essential Functions
- Assesses and monitors the overall needs of patients / family. Documents nursing care / teaching consistent with documentation guidelines. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Develops / maintains an individualized patient plan of care with the patient and consistent with patient / family changing needs / goals, reflecting the full scope of practice. Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
- Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. Communicates with other members of the health care team, including triage of incoming calls, in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient / family advocate.
- Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service / home.
- Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. Evaluates patients' and family educational needs; develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
- Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, physician orders, and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA / regulatory standards.
- Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
- Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to support staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the application of clinical paths, QI processes, and other related activities.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's Degree Nursing
- LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross 90 Days
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan
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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
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- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto 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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Urology St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Prof SvcsEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a .m. to 12 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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