Graduate Registered Nurse

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

• Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members.
• Under the supervision of a registered nurse, coordinates patient care activities, including patient/family education, for an assigned group of patients and assumes the role of care coordinator for uncomplicated patients; utilizes available clinical pathways and protocols; incorporates discharge planning into the care plan at the time of admission; evaluates variance and progress towards goals; modifies plans to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct patient care as determined by patient, family and unit needs by: Determining patient and family needs; identifying goals with patient and family; developing and implementing plan to meet those goals; practicing culturally sensitive and competent patient and family centered care.
• Under the supervision of a registered nurse, collaborates with physicians, care management specialists and other health care providers in carrying out the nursing process by: Contacting and interacting with care management specialists and continuum care management specialists as determined by patient assessment for risk factors and referral mechanisms.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Must have temporary authorization to practice as a graduate nurse under the direct supervision of a registered nurse as required by law, regulation in state of practice, or policy.
• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the state of Michigan within 90 days of hire.

• Medical
• Paid Time Off
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Tuition
• Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Insurance

We know it takes a special person to be a nurse, and we are committed to providing our nurses with an enriching and rewarding environment. We provide the resources, tools and support our employees need to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible — so we can provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time, and do so with compassion.