Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical: Post-Surgical/Ortho

Job Description

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a 412 bed, Level II Trauma, Magnet designated organization situated in South Central Michigan, perfectly surrounded by lush golf courses and beautiful lakes, conveniently 40 minutes west of Ann Arbor, 40 minutes south of Lansing, and 40 minutes east of Battle Creek. 

Join the Post Surgical / Ortho Unit: 

• Specialty Unit with appreciative population

• Skilled staff with specialty population

• Quality metrics that exceed targets

• High team engagement with family like atmosphere

• Self-scheduling

The Registered Nurse provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
   
• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire 
   
• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire 
   
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans
   
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services
   
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
   
• Professional Certifications to support a culture of nursing excellence

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