RN - Med Surg in Jackson, MI

Required 2+ years of general medsurg unit experience, BLS certification from AHA. Preferred: 1+ years of experience working on a surgical floor. Floating Candidates may be asked to float, location is acuity adaptable. May be asked to float to lockdown unit. Block Scheduling - unable to be approved - cannot guarantee the same days each week but the site tries to schedule shifts consecutively. Job Summary Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions. Required Skills & Experience • Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans within the unit/department to which staff is assigned. • Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services. • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel. Required Education • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred Education • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). Required Certification & Licensure • Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing. • BLS