Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $31+ per hour New

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Summary Description

The supervisor serves as a liaison on a designated shift. Functions as a resource person for management and staff. Provides on-site problem solving for management and administrative staff. Facilitates and validates decision-making regarding nursing practice. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Participates in the education and development of patient care staff.

Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, team work, the mission, vision and values of the DMC and adheres to the DMC Customer Service Standards.

Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

1. On off shifts, weekends and holidays, acts as administrative liaison between administration, patient care staff and other departments. Makes decisions about staff placement and patient placement as needed. Facilitates and participates in interdepartmental problem solving on off shifts and weekends. Maintains high visibility and is readily accessible to staff. Promotes shared decision-making when interacting with staff and assigns pool and agency staff.*

2. Collaborates with other health care disciplines to provide optimal patient care. Facilitates the delivery of patient services on all shifts and weekends. Required to be available for call; may be required to work at various facilities.*

3. Uses six leadership actions; adheres to the DMC's Customer Service Standards.*

4. Interprets/facilitates implementation of hospital and nursing policy/procedure.*

5. Actively participates in the development of staff. Collaborates with nursing education and research, clinical nurse specialists, unit management teams and other resources to provide educational programs for staff on all shifts and weekends.*

6. Conducts rounds on patient care areas; evaluates progress toward patient outcomes and intervenes appropriately.*

7. In collaboration with unit management or charge nurses, adjusts staffing as necessary, taking into consideration patient population and skill mix.*

8. Monitors staff interactions with patients, families and the public.*

9. Functions as a resource person for patient care.*

10. Responds to emergencies; collaborates with unit staff to ensure adequate staffing during emergencies. Facilitates transfer of patients to appropriate area (e.g., ICU).*

11. Assists with the orientation, training of staff and provides input for the evaluation of staff. Acts as a mentor to new staff (i.e., emergencies, general practice).*

12. Collaborates with management and staff to meet unit goals.*

13. Initiates disciplinary action when indicated; communicates relevant information to manager.*

14. Serves on committees and participates in organizational activities as appropriate.*

15. Participates in performance improvement activities including data collection.*

16. Shares joint accountability with institution for maintaining competency.*

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

* The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or enrollment/documented intent to complete BSN within two years; or, eight or more years of current equivalent clinical experience.

2. More than two years of progressively more responsible nursing experience. Management experience, preferred.

3. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.

Skills Required

1. Analytical ability and clinical knowledge necessary to make recommendations concerning the development of departmental policies, goals, budgets and staffing needs.

2. Ability to change job-related work practices/priorities/procedures and reschedule activities in response to changing work conditions.

3. Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and deal with stress associated with a patient care environment (e.g., medical emergencies, staffing fluctuations, time commitments, varying patient emotions, attitudes, conditions, etc.)

4. Ability to adapt to technologies used in the work environment.

5. Interpersonal skills necessary to establish/maintain effective communication provide leadership for departmental personnel and develop/maintain productive working relationships with other departments, medical staff and the community.

6. Leadership and educational skills to assist in meeting the needs of staff in accordance with departmental goals/objectives.

7. Demonstrate willingness to make meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.

8. Specialized clinical knowledge and analytical ability to accurately facilitate patient care.

Job: Nursing Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Rotating

Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4​3​6​9​-​2​4​0​6​0​0​4713-4. Posted job title: RN Supervisor of Patient Services Full Time Rotating Shifts

About Detroit Medical Center

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.

Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

Our commitment to our patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. 

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.

At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.

Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Discount program