RN Med Surg 4W

4 West is a 32 bed medical surgical unit located within Butterworth Hospital. This unit is the perfect place to gain experience as a new nurse and grow your career! The patient population on 4 West provides its employees the opportunity to learn about a variety of different conditions consisting of primarily hospitalist medicine patients with a wide variety of diagnosis some of which include: pneumonia sepsis cellulitis kidney failure and Butterworth hospital it is common to see high acuity patients which provides the opportunity to develop acute care skills such as patient assessments IV/urinary catheter/NG tube placement rapid decline in patient condition Endotool etc. 4 West is a well-established team that works collaboratively and functions exceptionally well. This collaboration is not only experienced between RNs or technicians but also the interdisciplinary team on the unit which includes hospitalists care managers social workers pharmacy physical therapists and occupational therapists. Nurses and technicians on this unit are also given the opportunity to self-schedule their shifts to assist in creating a work life balance that is best for each individual employee.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids youll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873 we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care diagnostics treatment prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment diagnosis outcomes identification planning implementation and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice culturally congruent practice communication collaboration leadership education evidence-based practice and research quality of practice professional practice evaluation resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing Required

• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years

• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required

• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days