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MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Registered Nurse - Observation

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMidland, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in nursing is required; a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
  • A current Registered Nurse credential issued by Michigan is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 3 months of hire or transfer.
  • Employees hired after January 1, 2025, must complete and pass the Telemetry Monitoring and Management class within 12 months of hire or transfer.
  • Techniques for Effective Aggression Management certification is required within 6 months of hire or transfer, with a 24-month completion period for employees in the position on or before December 31, 2023.
  • Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups at all levels.
  • Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities as required.
  • Meet the physical demands of the position, including mobility, prolonged sitting, standing or walking, dexterity, and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
  • Follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
  • Handle multiple tasks, work independently and with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and remain awake while on duty.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' needs and provide skilled nursing services according to the physician-authorized plan of care and accepted nursing standards.
  • Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, responding to call lights and alarms, and assisting with transfers.
  • Evaluate treatment effectiveness and collaborate with team members to update or revise treatment plans using current information.
  • Process physician or provider orders and perform ordered care accurately, completely, and promptly.
  • Follow up on medication changes and clarify orders.
  • Interpret information and report pertinent clinical data to physicians.
  • Assess learning needs and provide education tailored to patients' needs, readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural or spiritual variables.
  • Participate in assigned care conferences and develop working relationships with interdisciplinary personnel to meet patient needs.
  • Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians.
  • Organize and prioritize care for groups of patients or individual patients and manage routine unit assignments.
  • Instruct team members when appropriate, explaining goals and the rationale for individualized care.
  • Implement clinical and technical care in accordance with established policies and procedures, and use clinical pathways appropriately.
  • Document accurately, clearly, and concisely, including pertinent clinical data and documentation required by medical center policy.
  • Share information and report significant changes or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
  • Participate in regulatory surveys and performance-improvement activities.
  • Assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
  • Maintain a safe and secure patient-care environment.
  • Participate in professional association activities and programs to stay current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards; keep current on developments through professional journals and seminars.
  • Follow the role's emergency-preparedness procedures.
  • Assess patients' physical and psychological needs through nursing history and admission assessments.
  • Use critical thinking to initiate appropriate protocols and clinical pathways based on initial assessment findings.
  • Initiate physician orders, complete consent forms, and coordinate care with other hospital departments to ensure timely discharge or inpatient disposition.
  • Initiate teaching plans appropriate to identified needs and patients' levels of understanding.
  • Communicate with patients, families, and physicians to ensure appropriate care.
  • Understand medications administered and follow hospital policies and documentation standards when administering them.
  • Evaluate progress toward discharge and initiate additional interventions when needed.
  • Provide written discharge instructions consistent with physician preferences and discharge routines.
  • Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to support patient-care goals.

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Founded
Not listed

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