Registered Nurse- Observation I1 - Detroit - 36 hours - Midnights

  • Detroit
  • Henry Ford Hospital
At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice. Thank you for your interest in Henry Ford Hospital Nursing. Observation - I1 The 38-bed Observation Unit is an outpatient unit specializing in a wide range of conditions, including chest pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, precordial pain, syncope and collapse, hypertensive heart disease and chronic kidney disease. This fast-paced environment has telemetry monitoring and houses patients who are typically on the unit less than 24 hours. Nurses are given the opportunity to help support and care for patients of various ages and backgrounds. All nursing staff are trained in advanced cardiac life support and collaborate with employees from several different departments including, social workers, case management, nurse assistants and unit secretaries. The unit has nurse practitioners and physicians who work collaboratively with the nursing staff to meet the patient's needs. The staff is kept on their toes as this unit has an expedited, protocol-driven approach to patient care to provide the best treatment in a timely manner. * Position: 36 hours per week * Shift: Midnight shift 7p to 7:30a * Every other weekend and rotating holidays * Benefits: Full Time Benefit package EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * BSN preferred * Graduation from an accredited school of nursing * Current Michigan RN license * Previous inpatient experience is preferred * Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel * High level of customer service skills Additional Information * Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus * Department: Observation Unit - I1 * Shift: Night Job * Union Code: Not Applicable