RNCCUWeekend

**About the Unit** The Critical Care Unit (CCU) is an 18-bed mixed ICU managing adult surgical, trauma, neuro, medical, and cardiothoracic/vascular patients. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:2 and adjusted for acuity throughout the shift. We have residents and attendings present for both shifts to support continued medical care and treatment. We utilize IABP, CRRT, EEG-continuous monitoring, Acumen IQ, ICP monitoring, BIS monitoring, and TTM devices. **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 working 48 out of 52 weekends in various locations throughout the system as 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. 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. **Qualifications** 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