Lead the charge in delivering exceptional, compassionate patient care on the Progressive Care Unit. You'll leverage the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to craft individualized care plans, guide your team, and drive meaningful patient outcomes. Partner with the healthcare team to communicate critical patient and family information, champion solutions that keep patients on track with their goals, and ensure every intervention makes a real difference in patient recovery and satisfaction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess patient conditions and develop comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care plans that address individual patient needs and goals
- Lead and delegate nursing care activities while providing direct supervision to ensure quality standards and best practices are consistently met
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate seamless, collaborative care
- Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly to maintain continuity and accountability
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care strategies, and health maintenance to empower informed decision-making
- Identify variances from expected patient outcomes and proactively implement solutions to optimize care delivery and patient satisfaction
- Demonstrate clinical leadership by modeling compassionate care, professional excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Clinical knowledge and analytical capabilities sufficient to formulate evidence-based nursing care plans
- Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive range of professional nursing services
- Proficiency in communicating with patients, families, and healthcare personnel
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current, valid licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing
- Current Health Care Provider Certification (BLS)
