About the unit
This unit is a 20-bed pediatric/adult overflow med/surg unit. We see patients from 2 days old to 100+ years old. Nurse to patient ratio 1:5 for regular med/surg patients on day shift and 1:6 on night shift. High acuity pediatric pts may be 1:3. No PICU level patients.
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of work
The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
·Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
·On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
·Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
·Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
·Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
·Associates in Nursing Required
·Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
·Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
·MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
·AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
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Physical Demands
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Employment Type
Full timeShift
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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