RN - Registered Nurse - Riverview North
RIVERVIEW HEALTH GROUP·Detroit, Michigan
RIVERVIEW HEALTH GROUP·Detroit, Michigan
The Registered Nurse coordinates, plans, and manages nursing care, services, and health education for nursing home residents under the Director of Nursing's supervision. Key duties include supervising nursing assistants, administering medications accurately, performing various treatments, and conducting nursing assessments.
Coordinates the nursing care of residents on the unit assuring all residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing care to the resident Supervises nursing care provided by nursing assistants and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible Provides safe and accurate medication related interventions to residents Administers and documents medications and treatments according to each resident’s medication schedule using current standards of medication pass technique Provides treatments per the physician order including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, tracheostomy care, etc Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of residents. Notifies the physician of changes in status and promptly implements and documents new orders Develops a plan of care based on assessment when implementing nursing care Follows the policies and procedures of the facility Performs other duties or functions as directed by the Director of Nursing Benefits: Numerous Incentive Programs to Increase Compensation! Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees 401(k) Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work! Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs! QualificationsQualifications: Must have a current state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN); current CPR certification and additional certifications in nursing specialties desired. Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing; 2 years experience in a long term care setting preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to communicate orally and through written reports and other documents relating to resident, staff, and others; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical journals and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Resident Rights Promotes and protects residents’ rights; assists residents to make informed decisions; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects residents’ personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards; and supports independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; challenges others to learn; keeps current and integrates new information; communicates and models organizational values; and fosters high performance. Process Improvement Applies process improvement methods and techniques, and identifies processes for improvement in daily work. Environment of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; and demonstrates proper use of equipment. Infection Control Applies handwashing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross contamination. Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of resident information (in accordance with HIPAA policies); protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues; logs onto the system using own password; logs off the system when leaving the work station; reviews data and identifies trends; and deletes passwords of employees no longer needing access to software programs. Continuing Education Attends inservice training programs, and attends continuing education required for maintenance of certification. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to assist by lifting and/or transferring residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Riverview Health & Rehab - North is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Riverview Health’s Director of Human Resources.
Candidates must possess a current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and current CPR certification, with additional specialty certifications desired. Preferred qualifications include two years of experience in a long-term care setting and demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing.
Market context
In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.
