Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Unit (med/surg) - Bronson Lakeview Hospital - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Unit (Med/Surg) - Bronson Lakeview Hospital - PRN

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Location: BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital

Shift: Variable

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10

Cost Center: 6400 General Care Unit (BLH)

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 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.

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 is required for some RNs, unit specific

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

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, 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:

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.

Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN:

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.

Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.

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; ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in both services.

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.

For HDU Department Only:

Additional on call requirements above and beyond regular scheduled hours