Graduate Nurse ( GN ) Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Graduate Nurse (GN) Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

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.

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is hiring compassionate, Graduate Nurses to join our inpatient teams. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities with 12-hour shifts and weekend rotations, across a variety of care settings.

Inpatient Units with Opportunities

• Emergency Department (ED) 39-bed, high-volume department serving Calhoun and surrounding counties with approximately 160 patients per day. Team-based care model with provider, RN, and tech support, plus on-site pharmacy and case management. Strong focus on quality, throughput, and patient experience.

• Float Pool Experienced RNs who provide staffing support across multiple inpatient units, maintaining a broad range of clinical skills and adaptability.

• General Medical Unit / CDU 37-bed cardiac and pulmonary unit plus a 10-bed Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) specializing in chest pain evaluation and short-term observation.

• Neurovascular / Orthopedic Unit 30-bed unit caring for neurological and orthopedic patients, including total joint replacement through the Orthopedic Renewal Center.

• Oncology / Medical / Surgical Unit 37-bed unit providing care for a diverse patient population, including medical, oncology, and surgical patients.

• Observation Unit New 14-bed short-stay unit requiring independent practice, strong self-accountability, critical thinking, and excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Obstetrics (OB) – Labor & Delivery / Antepartum / Mother-Baby Combined obstetric unit supporting mothers and babies across the full continuum of care, including high-risk antepartum monitoring, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care in a family-centered environment

Benefits & Incentives

• Day 1 health benefits

• Competitive pay

• Generous PTO accrual

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness benefits

• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus (Available for full-time and part-time positions; amount based on shift and hours)

Under direct RN supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, unit and the Nurse Practice Act, follows the professional nurse core orientation pathway and participates in managing the care delivery for patients in the hospital throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, 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 support 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, Diploma, or a BS or BSN from an approved or accredited Nursing Program prior to employment required Evidence of graduation from an accredited or approved School of Nursing. Proof may be by a transcript that shows/states completion of nursing program, or a letter from the Director of the nursing program that states candidate has completed a nursing program and is qualified to take boards. Upon successful completion of NCLEX and obtainment of RN license, candidate will be moved into a Registered Nurse position. Please note: Successful completion of NCLEX is required within 8 weeks of graduation.

BLS certification required by completion of core orientation

• 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 and in writing 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. Participates under direct supervision of RN:

• • 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.
• • Develops a plan of care for assigned patients, based upon assessment.
• • Manages care plan for assigned patients by organizing and delegating therapeutic patient care interventions to be implemented and evaluating effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• • Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• • Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, implements appropriate interventions and/or notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
• • Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• • Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• • Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
• • Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• • Manages discharge planning and preparation for assigned patients.
• • Manages personal, unit, and hospital resources effectively
• • Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, including self-audits of patient care and pathway documentation.
• • Demonstrates responsibility for professional development by following & documenting of New Grad Pathway, as well as NCLEX preparation.
• • Develops and provides a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
• • Demonstrates ability to function effectively in role of PCA until NCLEX success and COS to RN.

Shift: Variable

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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