Registered Nurse Emergency Department

RN-Emergency Dept (Level 1 Trauma)

The UM Health-Sparrow Lansing Emergency Department offers the Mid-Michigan region's only:

• Verified Level 1 Trauma Center caring for adult and pediatric patients
• 24/7 pediatric emergency department
• 24-hour air medical transport

Our emergency department includes:

• 24/7 critical care transport and ambulance services
• Certified Stroke Center
• Designated a Cardiac Center of Excellence by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• Designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
• Dedicated exam room and medical personnel for sexual assault victims
• Board-certified physicians and skilled, experienced emergency staff
• 67 all-private rooms
• Trauma rooms with the latest technology and monitoring capabilities
• 320-slice CT scanner for faster, more accurate scanning
• Electronic medical records

General Purpose of Job:  

The RN provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformation Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing.  Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes. 

Essential Duties:

• Empowered to coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.
• Participates in shared decision making.       
• Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based
• practice.          
• Develops and updates an individualized, plan of care based on the assessment of the patient in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan.  Collaborates with patient and their available resources.
• Implements purposeful plan of care, reflecting the uniqueness of each patient.   
• Evaluates patient outcomes and response to care, revising plan as needed.  Documents assessment, plan, all care given and patient response in the patient record.
• Educates patient/family according to assessed need using mutual participation model.   
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities within department, health system and/or community.       
• Performs nursing activities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.        
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care.
• Provides a safe environment for patient, family, and all other caregivers.

Professional Growth:       

• Supports the development of self and other Associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship and peer review.    
• Accountable for professional development. 
• Utilizes current evidence and research in practice.  

Collaborative Practice:     

• Communicates appropriate significant information and changes in patient’s condition to members of the health care team.  
• Develops and maintains a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.
• Delegates, directs and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, or other health care workers.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Current State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association within 12 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association within 12 months of hire
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification issued by the Emergency Nurses’ Association within 12 months hire
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification issued by the Emergency Nurses’ Association within 12 months hire

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.

Apply online: http://sparrowhealthsystem.contacthr.com/142113843