RN Thoracic Surgery

About Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of Work

Under the general supervision of a nurse manager or other nursing leader, performs diversified clinical duties by providing nursing care to acutely or chronically ill patients.

Essential Functions

• Provides specialized nursing care to patients with illnesses, combined medical problems or attitudes that require adaptation of established nursing procedures.
• Acts as liaison between the patient and family, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers prescribed IV medications, blood and blood components and intravenous fluids and monitors patient response to drug treatments.
• Provides wound management, nutritional guidance, and psychological support to patients, families and to the professional staff.
• Interprets and implements policies and procedures set forth by nursing and hospital administration.
• Functions as a clinical and community resource, educator, and consultant.
• Able to coordinate and provide care for patients based on detailed treatment protocols initiated by physicians without need of direct physician supervision.
• Duties as assigned based on specific specialty and/or service line.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in nursing from an NLN-approved school of nursing.
• 3 years of relevant experience acute nursing experience. Required
• Required
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association preferred Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Frequently

• Walking: Frequently

• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally

• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

• Squat: Seldom

• Stair Climbing: Seldom

• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

• Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

• Handling: Occasionally

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

• Visual Acuity ¹

• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Cancer Treatment Center - 3577 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Thoracic Surgery Royal Oak - Medical Group East WB Mkt

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

730 - 4

Days Worked

m - f

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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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.

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