About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Registered Nurse Casual
Daily Work Times: Variable PST 6am-VST 6am-10am
Shift: Variable
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0
Position Summary:
Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan
PPH:
1. Possess ability to perform various interviewing and assessment techniques to identify potential/actual problems related to anesthesia and relevant surgical procedure. Consult anesthesiologist/physician when appropriate using assertive communication skills.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of ASA and Anesthesia Guidelines.
3. Utilize and troubleshoot specialty equipment (blood glucose monitor, IV pumps, vein finder, ARJO lift, EKG machine) in an independent, safe manner.
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
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BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.
- Must satisfactorily complete the first available Basic Dysrhythmia course
- Must satisfactorily complete ACLS course within one year of hire/transfer (PPH/PACU/PMCS/ENDO MINOR PROCEDURES)
- Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent
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Minimum one (1) year of comparable experience for the unit they are hired into.
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Must possess the same qualifications as required by regular staff in the unit to which they have been hired.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in Surgical Services area
- Proficient in IV starts
- PALS (PACU)
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
