Registered Nurse Vascular - Operating Room - FT/Day Rotate

Description

As a part of Munson Healthcare’s commitment to providing quality patient care, qualified applicants accepting certain full-time positions are eligible for a $10,000 transition incentive with employment commitment. Applicants can learn more about the transition incentive and qualifications when connecting with a recruiter.

Vascular surgery experience preferred but this position is open to OR nurses who have satisfactorily completed the OR internship.  This position requires knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques for open and endovascular surgery.  Position requires orientation to vascular surgery group and ability to train and work as surgical scrub.  Candidates must live within 30 minutes of MMC to fulfill on-call requirement.  Day shift, 10 hours, and 1-3 call shifts per week including rotating weekend call.  

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. 

For those hired into an RN position prior to January 1, 2009, it is encouraged to obtain a BSN.

Certification in the specialty area of practice is also encouraged. 

For those hired into an RN position after January 1, 2009, it is required to obtain a BSN within ten years of their start date as an RN. 

Certification in the specialty area of practice is strongly encouraged.

For those hired into an RN position after January 1st, 2015, it is required to obtain a BSN within 5 years of start date Experience in the clinical area in which application has been made is desirable. 

Is a self-directed professional with the ability to make independent judgments directing patient care.

Demonstrates ability in using the computer with Windows format preferred.  

ORGANIZATION  

Accountable to the Unit Manager or designee of the assigned patient care unit; ultimately accountable for the practice of nursing to the Vice President, Patient Care Services.

Provides direction to and supervision of LPNs, Techs, Clerks, Nursing Assistants, and/or other categories as needed.

Works collaboratively and effectively with all members of the Patient Care Team.   


SPECIFIC DUTIES  

Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.  

Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.  

Promotes personal and patient safety.  

Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.  

Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.  

Follows Scope and Standards of Practice from American Nurses Association as listed below.  

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Supports the mission statement of Munson Healthcare (MHC), Munson Medical Center (MMC) AND Munson Nursing:  Munson Healthcare and its partners work together to provide superior quality and promote community health.