RN Outpatient Cardio Cardiothoracic Surgery

Corewell Health • Full-time • SITE - North Office Building - 221 Michigan St - Grand Rapids, United States of America • 2d ago

Corewell Health has the most experienced cardiothoracic surgery team in the state of Michigan. We are a quaternary program, which includes all the care available at a community program in addition to specific advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services. Our program includes heart and lung transplantation, artificial heart pumps, robotic heart and lung surgery, catheter-based valve replacement, and cardiothoracic critical care.

We offer the most comprehensive surgery and care for a wide range of complex cardiac conditions. As a referral center, we treat patients from the entire state who require complex initial operations, reoperations, and complex reconstructions. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on state-of the-art care to provide the best outcomes for our patients.

We perform the highest volume of adult open-heart surgeries and lung cancer surgeries in the state of Michigan. This enormous experience translates into better health outcomes for our patients! Our goal is to provide every aspect of heart and lung surgery in West Michigan so that patients don’t need to travel elsewhere for their care.

We have an exceptional reputation for cardiac and thoracic surgery and for over 50 years our surgical team has dedicated their lives to bringing the highest quality of care to our Michigan Communities

Link to Cardiothoracic Surgery:

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/services/heart-lung-and-vascular-care/heart-and-lung-surgery

Job Summary

As a Nurse with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount. You'll use your critical thinking skills and the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You'll be responsible for upholding the standards of nursing excellence as described by the ANA, including the code of ethics. You'll be a vital member of our team and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Essential Functions

Assesses and monitors the overall needs of patients / family. Documents nursing care / teaching consistent with documentation guidelines. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Develops / maintains an individualized patient plan of care with the patient and consistent with patient / family changing needs / goals, reflecting the full scope of practice. Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. Communicates with other members of the health care team, including triage of incoming calls, in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient / family advocate.
Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service / home.
Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. Evaluates patients' and family educational needs; develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, physician orders, and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA / regulatory standards.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to support staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the application of clinical paths, QI processes, and other related activities.

Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree Nursing
Required Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017 (Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, Zeeland Hospital, United Hospital and Kelsey Hospital)
Required Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2018 (Spectrum Health Reed City and Big Rapids Hospitals)
Required Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years for those who starting in this RN role on or after May 1, 2020 (Spectrum Health Gerber Hospital, Pennock Hospital, Ludington Hospital).
Required Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017 (Spectrum Health Gerber Hospital, Pennock Hospital, Ludington Hospital).
Required Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between February 22, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (Spectrum Health Reed City and Big Rapids Hospitals).
Required Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016 (Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and Zeeland Hospital)
Required Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years for those who start in this RN role between February 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016 (Spectrum Health United Hospital and Kelsey Hospital)
Preferred Bachelor's Degree Spectrum Health Continuing Care and Spectrum Health Medical Group do not require a Bachelors of Science in Nursing

LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Cardiovascular Advanced Heart Failure Ambulatory, Big Rapids Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Big Rapids Pre-Op Call, United Cardiac Rehab, Radiology, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 90 Days required
CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Lake Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center, South Pavilion Ambulatory Surgery Center, pre/post/PACU nurses only, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 180 Days required
Ideal candidate will be an RN possessing Cardiology experience or Cardiothoracic Surgery experience

Primary Location

SITE - North Office Building - 221 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Cardiothoracic Surgery - CHMG West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 9-Hr. Shifts

Days Worked

Monday to Friday - 4 Days per Week

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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