Blodgett Emergency Department is a community-based hospital with a big city feel that is part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids. Corewell Health Grand Rapids is a Magnet Designated environment for nurses and in 2023 achieved our fourth designation. Blodgett ED is a certified Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center and Geriatric Emergency Department (Level 2). There are over 30 care spaces to treat patients with minor to major medical and traumatic emergencies. Interdisciplinary team members collaborate closely to provide relationship-based care for our patients and their loved ones. Blodgett ED has over 43,000 visits/year and ranks highly in patient experience and exceeds throughput measures compared to the national average.
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.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
- 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
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year
- Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) AHA American Heart Association 180 Days
