Bronson Healthcare
Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse Med/Surg Units Full-Time Day or Night Shif
Bronson Healthcare, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014
Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse Med/Surg Units Full-Time Day or Night Shift
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Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse Med/Surg Units Full-Time Day or Night Shift
position at
Bronson Healthcare .
Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek
Benefits and Incentives
Day 1 health benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
Generous PTO accrual
403 matching
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness benefits
Sign On Bonus up to $20,000 (amount is determined by shift, unit and hours per pay period)
Enhanced night shift differential
Current Openings
Float Pool – experienced staff with a variety of skills who "float" to the units below as needed
General Medical Unit – 37 bed cardiac/pulmonary unit, 10 bed clinical decision unit (CDU) with focus on chest pain
Neurovascular/Ortho Unit – 30 bed unit, includes Orthopedic Renewal Center for total joint replacement
Oncology/Medical/Surgical – 37 bed unit, variety of patient types, including many types of surgeries
Observation Unit – 14 bed short stay
Job Responsibilities Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, 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.
Additional responsibilities include:
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action
Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally, in writing and electronically
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, involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights (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
The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needs.
Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems.
Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate.
Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
Coordinated discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.
Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate.
Develops individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate.
Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care.
Implements the identified plan.
Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
Manages the care plan for patients by organizing and delegating patient care interventions to be implemented. Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.
Documents the patient response toward the expected outcomes.
Standards of Professional Performance
The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
Collaboration with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Integrates research findings into practice.
Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education, including 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.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
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.
Assists the patient and family in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and care.
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Participated in nursing councils, hospital and unit based committees as appropriate.
Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally).
Scrub RN Responsibilities
Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
Applies 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.
Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
Acts 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.
Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; i.e., neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in both services.
Additional Duties and On-Call Requirements For HDU Department Only: Additional on call requirements above and beyond regular scheduled hours.
Other Hospital Responsibilities For Bronson Lakeview Hospital And Bronson South Haven Hospital: The RN is responsible for completing the Workday CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in‑patient or observation patient. The RN will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.
Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital employees who are approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility only may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.
Shift Details
Variable
Full time
36 scheduled weekly hours
Cost Center: 6420 General Medical Unit (BBC)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies (“Recruiters”) in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre‑existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; must obtain within 8 years of hire.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan.
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.
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH.
For Bronson South Haven Specific: Effective July 1, 2017 all new hires are expected to successfully obtain their BSN within 8 years of hire date.
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.
Senior Level and Employment Type Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse Med/Surg Units Full-Time Day or Night Shift
position at
Bronson Healthcare .
Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek
Benefits and Incentives
Day 1 health benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
Generous PTO accrual
403 matching
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness benefits
Sign On Bonus up to $20,000 (amount is determined by shift, unit and hours per pay period)
Enhanced night shift differential
Current Openings
Float Pool – experienced staff with a variety of skills who "float" to the units below as needed
General Medical Unit – 37 bed cardiac/pulmonary unit, 10 bed clinical decision unit (CDU) with focus on chest pain
Neurovascular/Ortho Unit – 30 bed unit, includes Orthopedic Renewal Center for total joint replacement
Oncology/Medical/Surgical – 37 bed unit, variety of patient types, including many types of surgeries
Observation Unit – 14 bed short stay
Job Responsibilities Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, 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.
Additional responsibilities include:
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action
Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally, in writing and electronically
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, involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights (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
The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needs.
Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems.
Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate.
Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
Coordinated discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.
Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate.
Develops individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate.
Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care.
Implements the identified plan.
Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
Manages the care plan for patients by organizing and delegating patient care interventions to be implemented. Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.
Documents the patient response toward the expected outcomes.
Standards of Professional Performance
The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
Collaboration with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Integrates research findings into practice.
Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education, including 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.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
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.
Assists the patient and family in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and care.
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Participated in nursing councils, hospital and unit based committees as appropriate.
Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally).
Scrub RN Responsibilities
Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
Applies 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.
Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
Acts 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.
Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; i.e., neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in both services.
Additional Duties and On-Call Requirements For HDU Department Only: Additional on call requirements above and beyond regular scheduled hours.
Other Hospital Responsibilities For Bronson Lakeview Hospital And Bronson South Haven Hospital: The RN is responsible for completing the Workday CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in‑patient or observation patient. The RN will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.
Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital employees who are approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility only may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.
Shift Details
Variable
Full time
36 scheduled weekly hours
Cost Center: 6420 General Medical Unit (BBC)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies (“Recruiters”) in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre‑existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; must obtain within 8 years of hire.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan.
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.
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH.
For Bronson South Haven Specific: Effective July 1, 2017 all new hires are expected to successfully obtain their BSN within 8 years of hire date.
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.
Senior Level and Employment Type Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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