Registered Nurse - Bronson HealthCare System
Company: Bronson Battle Creek
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: June 13, 2021
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Job Description:
A career with Bronson opens up new worlds. Cutting-edge
technologies, clinical expertise and business innovations combined
with individual human care and compassion are all a part of the
experience. Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek, BBC Bronson Battle Creek Fieldstone
Center, BHG Bronson Healthcare Group, BLH Bronson LakeView
Hospital, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital, BSH Bronson South
Haven Title Registered Nurse - Bronson HealthCare System We have Full Time, Part Time & PRN positions available. Medical
benefits and PTO accrual effective day 1 of hire for FT & PT
employees, matching 401B, Employee Wellness benefits and much
more. This is a general posting for Registered Nurse positions across
our Inpatient system. Please see the units listed below and
locations for some of our current openings. Submit your application
TODAY, to this posting, and an Employment Specialist will reach out
to you within the next 48hrs to determine your areas of interest,
hours you are seeking and we will get your application over to
hiring managers immediately. Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Emergency Department Float Pool (Bed U) General Medical Unit Oncology Unit Neurovascular Unit Intensive Care Unit Fieldstone Behavioral Health Surgical Services - (Inpatient OR, PACU/ Pre& Post OP) Bronson Hospital (Kalamazoo) Emergency Department Medical/Surgical Units (Adult Medical, Cardiology, Extended
Medical Care, Float Pool, General Medical/Oncology, General
Surgical, Orthosurgical, Neurovascular) Critical Care ( Float Pool, Cardiovascular Surgical, Medical,
Trauma) Women's Services ( Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby) Surgical Services (Inpatient, Outpatient, PACU/CSU) Bronson Lakeview (Paw Paw) Hospital Behavioral Health Unit Gero-Nursing Unit General Medical Unit Surgical Services Bronson South Haven Hospital General Medical Unit Emergency Department Check out the link provided below to discover what these
different communities have to offer: Discover West Michigan Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies,
procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the
unit, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the registered nurse
manages the care delivery for patients in the organization
throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and
timely discharge by the following: utilizing the nursing process of
assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation;
coordinating the care provided by other professionals; delegating
selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of
professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care
assistants and universal service assistants; providing selected
aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing
practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and
complexity of care required; and documenting and communicating
during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided,
consumption of resources and anticipated needs. Employees providing
direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the
population served. Associate's degree in Nursing required Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 6
years of hire Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of
Michigan As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not
hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given six years from
date of hire date to obtain. If, after six years, the nurse has not
met this requirement, employment will be terminated. Bronson South Haven Specific- Effective July 1, 2017 all new
hires are expected to successfully obtain their BSN within 6 years
of hire date. BLS certification required by completion of core orientation Critical care or ALS as well as other certifications may be
required for some RNs, unit specific Bronson South Haven Specific: Emergency Department: SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke
Scale to be completed within 90 days of hire date. Advanced Cardiac
Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing
Core Course (TNCC only required for FT and part -time nurses)
within 6 months of hire date. Special Care Unit: All nurses in
department will need to have Pediatric Advance Life Support
certification within 6 months of hire. RNs in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH & BBC
Specific: The Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF
or NCC is required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal
monitoring Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g.,
interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring
alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the
operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT
between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting
of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and
occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the
equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling
material, equipment, and other objects. Standards of Practice: o Assesses the patient's physical and developmental needs o Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient
needs o Documents nursing history and age appropriate
physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients o Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect
deviations from normal. o Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems o Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate o Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to
the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome
teaching record o Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes.
Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural
considerations. o Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved
utilizing the continuum of care available. o Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when
appropriate o Develops individualized interventions with patient input when
appropriate o Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when
developing the plan of care o Implements appropriate interventions. o Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance
with approved nursing techniques and polices. o Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients
plan o Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the
patient. o Initiates a patient education plan according to the
individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the
implementation of the plan. o Manages the care plan for patients by organizing and
delegation patient care interventions to be implemented. Evaluates
the effectiveness of care given by self and others. o Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and
the patient response toward achievement of the expected
outcomes. o Documents the patient response toward the expected
outcomes. Standards of Professional Performance: o Participates in quality improvement activities o Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate
changes in nursing practice. o Participates in ongoing educational activities related to
appropriate knowledge and professional issues. o Maintains professional records that provide evidence of
competency and continued ongoing educational activities. o Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically
sensitive manner. o Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of
strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional
development. o Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate. o Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues o Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers
and colleagues o Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. o Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change
and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on
the plan of care. o Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient
autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights. o Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others
through relationship centered care giving. o Serves as a patient advocate o Uses research to improve the health of patients and the
practice environment. o Participates in the various levels of research based on their
level of education. Such activities may include: identifying
clinical problems, participating in data collection, participating
in the research committee, sharing research activities/finding with
others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing
practice to develop changes in nursing practice and utilizes
evidence based practice in the development of policies, procedures
and standards of practice in patient care. o Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of
the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the nursing
activity, required problem solving and innovation, predictability
of outcome, extent of patient interaction o Assists the patient and family in becoming informed consumers
about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and
care. o Participated in nursing councils, hospital and unit based
committees as appropriate. o Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings o Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work
environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local,
regional or nationally) Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting
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