Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)
Lifepoint HealthAbout the role
Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)
Job Type: Full-Time | 0.8 FTE or 64 hours/pp
Schedule: 8-hour Day Shifts (Varied start times) plus on-call rotations
Your experience matters
UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ACU RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our Ambulatory Care Unit is a versatile, patient-focused team serving Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, PACU, and Infusion Services. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to care for patients across multiple specialties, providing a unique blend of procedural, recovery, and outpatient nursing experiences. Nurses in the ACU enjoy a collaborative environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate care are at the center of everything we do.
How you'll contribute
An ACU RN who excels in this role:
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Capable of working scheduled, as well as on call hours.
Performs other job duties as assigned
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include:
Basic Life Support Certification
One-year medical surgical experience required
OR, ACU, PACU experience required
ACLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire)
Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required
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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (Apply for this role