RN Ortho Neuro Weekend
Corewell Health·Saint Joseph Charter Township, Michigan
Corewell Health·Saint Joseph Charter Township, Michigan
Provide professional nursing care for stroke, post-neurosurgery, and post-orthopedic patients using the nursing process framework. Partner with patients and families to develop and implement care plans and teaching strategies to improve outcomes.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. About the Unit This 30-bed unit specializes in caring for stroke, post-neurosurgery, and post-orthopedic patients as well as patients with general medical issues. This unit emphasizes early mobility, pain control, and neuro-assessment and pain control. The RNs are NIH stroke scale certified and take care of patients of all ages.
The patient-to-nurse ratio ranges from 4-5:1 on a day shift and 5-6:1 on night shift. The unit maintains a strong culture of teamwork, continuous learning, teaching and high-quality care, with a commitment to excellent outcomes and patient satisfaction. About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan. Scope of Work This is a Weekend Program consisting of 48 out of 52 weekends in various locations throughout the system as the need arises.
The weekend is defined as shifts between the hours of 3:00 p.m.
Friday and 7:30 a.m. Monday. However, specific times may vary according to location and need. This position includes premium weekend pay as well as competitive shift differentials! The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.
Required Associates in Nursing Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination. MI Registered Nurse (RN) AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days NIH Stroke Certification - NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale within 90 days #LI-CL #CorewellHealthCareers
Requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a valid Michigan Registered Nurse license. Must possess or obtain BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications within 90 days of hire.
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.
