Job Title: Registered Nurse (Acute Care)

Location: Coldwater, MI

Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients, ensuring a patient- and family-centered approach. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with physicians and healthcare providers to deliver safe, high-quality care that aligns with best practices and evidence-based standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient & Family-Centered Care:

• Provide compassionate and coordinated care, respecting patient preferences, values, and needs.
• Engage patients and families as active partners in their care.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and self-care management strategies.
• Ensure smooth care transitions by collaborating with the healthcare team.

Evidence-Based Practice:

• Integrate clinical expertise with current evidence and patient preferences to deliver optimal care.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on clinical findings and patient feedback.

Nursing Practice:

• Assess patient conditions, formulate nursing diagnoses, and implement care plans.
• Perform comprehensive nursing care, including medication administration and documentation.
• Provide proactive interventions to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Safety & Quality Improvement:

• Administer medications and treatments safely following established protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care quality.
• Utilize technology to improve care delivery and minimize errors.

Informatics & Technology:

• Maintain accurate electronic health records, documenting interventions, patient responses, and outcomes.
• Respond effectively to clinical decision-making tools and alerts to improve care efficiency.

Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration:

• Foster open communication and mutual respect with patients, families, and care teams.
• Serve as the coordinator of the patient’s care plan, ensuring alignment with the healthcare team.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately using established communication protocols.

Leadership & Professionalism:

• Demonstrate leadership by guiding team members, promoting systems thinking, and facilitating change.
• Maintain accountability for your nursing practice and follow established processes for delegation and supervision.

Systems-Based Practice:

• Participate in healthcare system initiatives to improve care delivery.
• Conduct bedside reporting, meaningful hourly rounding, and escalate concerns to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program. Must complete 25 contact hours of continuing education during licensure period (including 2 hours on pain management and 1 hour on implicit bias training).
• License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan.
• Certification: Current CPR certification; specialty certifications as required.
• Skills:
• Proficient in nursing procedures and basic nursing skills.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively respond to urgent situations.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to infection control protocols.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting during patient care activities.
• Must be able to manage exposure to various environmental factors such as chemicals, temperature changes, and bodily fluids.

Join Our Team:

If you are a dedicated nurse passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our compassionate and dynamic healthcare team.