Position Purpose:

2 East cares for high‑acuity surgical patients who require frequent monitoring, multiple lines/tubes, and complex nursing care. 

The 32-bed unit specializes in Core Surgical Services, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery. Additional Surgical Populations include General Surgery, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery.

2 East is a fast‑paced, dynamic unit known for High volume and high patient turnover. Nurses will use constant clinical decision-making with diverse patient scenarios (including medicine overflow patients when beds permit).

This unit is a strong professional foundation for nurses aspiring to: 

• ICU roles 
• Emergency Department roles 
• Other high‑acuity specialties 

Required Qualifications:

Education

Graduation from a school of nursing that results in the ability of the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

Licensure

· Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.

· BLS.

· ACLS required for the following departments : Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, Emergency

Experience

Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply 

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.

• Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.

• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs

• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.

• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care

Total Rewards and Benefits:

· Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

· Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

· Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

· Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

· Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

· Tuition Reimbursement

What you will do:

• Gathers and analyzes patient information

• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of care

• Uses teach back methodology to educate patient and family

• Actively seeks to prevent potential hospital acquired

• Effectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffs

• Follows all HIPAA policies and procedures

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals

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