RN Neurosurgery
Corewell Health·Saint Joseph Charter Township, Michigan
Corewell Health·Saint Joseph Charter Township, Michigan
The RN Neurosurgery will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while ensuring adherence to nursing excellence standards. The role includes developing individualized patient care plans and acting as a patient advocate.
Job Summary As a Nurse with Corewell Health, providing top-notch patient care is paramount.
You'll use your critical thinking skills and the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
You'll be responsible for upholding the standards of nursing excellence as described by the ANA, including the code of ethics.
You'll be a vital member of our team and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Essential Functions Assesses and monitors the overall needs of patients / family.
Documents nursing care / teaching consistent with documentation guidelines.
Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Develops / maintains an individualized patient plan of care with the patient and consistent with patient / family changing needs / goals, reflecting the full scope of practice.
Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members.
Communicates with other members of the health care team, including triage of incoming calls, in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
Acts as a patient / family advocate.
Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service / home.
Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients.
Evaluates patients' and family educational needs; develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, physician orders, and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA / regulatory standards.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice.
Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to support staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.
Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the application of clinical paths, QI processes, and other related activities.
Required Associate's Degree Nursing LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Cardiovascular Advanced Heart Failure Ambulatory, Big Rapids Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Big Rapids Pre-Op Call, United Cardiac Rehab, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 90 Days CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Lake Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center, South Pavilion Ambulatory Surgery Center, pre/post/PACU nurses only, Pediatric Cardiology - Lansing 180 Days Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Big Rapids - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days
An Associate's Degree in Nursing and a Registered Nurse license in Michigan are required. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and various certifications such as BLS and ACLS.
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.