Aya Healthcare
Registered Nurse Position
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 eight 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 eight years from date of hire date to obtain. If after eight years the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated. 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. Standards of Practice: The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation. The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. The registered nurse evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines relevant statues rules and regulations. The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. The registered nurse collaborates with patient family and others in the conduct of nursing practice. The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice. The registered nurse integrates research findings into practice. The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services. The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN include interpreting procedure cards, assessing case carts for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time, identifying missing equipment and/or supplies and making arrangements to acquire those supplies, applying knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs, observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged, evaluating and updating case information, remaining aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments and discouraging improper use and handling by co-workers and physicians, observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipating potential needs and taking appropriate actions, acting as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed, assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis, and ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services.
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 eight 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 eight years from date of hire date to obtain. If after eight years the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated. 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. Standards of Practice: The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation. The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. The registered nurse evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines relevant statues rules and regulations. The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. The registered nurse collaborates with patient family and others in the conduct of nursing practice. The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice. The registered nurse integrates research findings into practice. The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services. The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN include interpreting procedure cards, assessing case carts for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time, identifying missing equipment and/or supplies and making arrangements to acquire those supplies, applying knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs, observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged, evaluating and updating case information, remaining aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments and discouraging improper use and handling by co-workers and physicians, observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipating potential needs and taking appropriate actions, acting as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed, assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis, and ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services.