RN Acute Care of the Elderly
Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Deliver responsible nursing care to geriatric patients over 65 in a Med/Surg unit, focusing on a wide variety of diagnoses. Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, and evaluate patient outcomes while collaborating with the care team.
About the unit The ACE unit/1D (Acute Care of the Elderly) is a 21 bed Med/Surg unit at Blodgett Hospital.
Our focus is on medical patients who are over the age of 65.
Nurses are often drawn to 1D because of their passion for our geriatric population while becoming competent in a wide variety of diagnosis.
Since we are a Med/Surg unit, we care for patients with a vast array of diagnosis including Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Septic Shock, Acute Kidney Injuries, Delirium and many more.
Teamwork is vital within our unit and the staff work to ensure sound communication with the whole care team.
About Blodgett Hospital Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens.
We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care.
Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital.
We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.
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.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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
Requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and a Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license, with a Bachelor's degree required within 5 years. BLS certification from AHA or ARC must be obtained 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.
