RN Registered Nurse - Medical PCU - Step-Down - FT Nights

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

Full-Time, 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Holiday and Weekend Rotation.

The Saint Joseph Mercy Health System 6 North Medical PCU (Progressive Care Unit) is a 10-bed unit that provides services to patients with complex medical co morbidities that require vigilant monitoring, thoughtful assessment and timely clinical interventions to achieve their treatment goals. Pulmonary disease and sepsis are commonly seen along with complications from diabetes, cardiac disease, and diabetes. Many of our patients are transferred from the neighboring MICU. We are the only intermediate care unit that cares for patients on mechanical ventilators.

General Summary

Provides quality patient centered care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs through competent clinical practice and application of the nursing process. Consistently integrates concepts of relationship based care into practice. Serves as a clinical and educational resource to others on the unit. Assumes accountability for nursing care of designated patients. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies.

Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited nursing program:
• As of 1/1/12, newly hired Registered Nurses must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within a specified time frame.

Licensure:

• Requires current Michigan Nursing License

Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Health System enjoy…

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

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