Registered Nurse ( RN ) General Medical Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) General Medical Unit

Location: Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

The General Medical Unit (GMU) at Bronson Methodist Hospital is looking for compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team. GMU is a 29-bed stepdown unit caring for a variety of medical patients, including oncology, pulmonary, and renal populations. Patients on this unit may require dialysis, chemotherapy, or insulin infusions, giving nurses the opportunity to develop competency in a variety of specialized treatments and clinical skills.

GMU is a fast-paced environment where you'll continuously learn and grow as a nurse. Teamwork is a key part of the unit's success, with staff working closely together to provide high-quality patient care and support one another every day.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your clinical expertise or gain experience caring for complex medical patients, GMU offers a rewarding and collaborative environment.

Apply today and a Nursing Talent Advisor will reach out to discuss the opportunity and your scheduling preferences.

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 8 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 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after 8 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 patients' health or the situation.
• The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues
• The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient
• The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
• The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes

Standards of Professional Performance:

• 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 finding 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.

Shift: Variable

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Cost Center: 6420 General Medical Unit (BMH)