Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
2. Must have temporary authorization to practice as a graduate nurse under the direct supervision of a registered nurse as required by law, regulation in state of practice, or policy.
3. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the state of Michigan within 90 days of hire. If license is not obtained within 90 days of hire, classification will be changed to Nurse Associate (5NA41) or employee may be terminated.
Skills Required
1. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and deal with stresses associated with a patient care environment such as emergencies, time, pressures, varying patient emotions/attitudes/conditions, etc.
2. Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.
3. Exhibits appropriate clinical judgment and analytical skills to provide comprehensive care and the subsequent formulation and documentation of care plans.
4. Demonstrates appropriate reading, writing and comprehension skills in order to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods and standards.
5. A high level of interpersonal and verbal skill and team work commitment to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit and effectively communicate with patients, their families, other hospital personnel to address customer needs.
6. Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.
7. Ability to change job related practices, priorities or procedures and reschedule these activities in response to changing work conditions.
8. Requires physical ability and visual/manual dexterity to move/transport patients and supplies, insert needles and catheters, prepare medications and provide emergency CPR maneuvers.
9. Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.