Registered Nurse Bronson Hospital ( BMH ) ( Kalamazoo ) Medical Surgical Units

Location Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion) Title Title Registered Nurse Bronson Hospital ( BMH ) ( Kalamazoo ) Medical Surgical Units Inpatient Registered Nurse Opportunities Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI Love Where You Work. Join Team Bronson. At Bronson, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a team that supports one another, encourages growth, and is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and community. Whether you're a newly licensed RN or an experienced nurse looking for your next opportunity, we offer a variety of inpatient nursing opportunities to help you build a rewarding career. What Bronson Offers Day 1 health benefits Competitive pay Career advancement opportunities Generous PTO 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Tuition reimbursement Wellness benefits Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs Supportive and collaborative work environment Available Units Adult Medical Unit (AMU) A 33-bed unit caring for stable medical patients, with a focus on geriatric populations. The unit also cares for a small number of gynecological surgical patients. Cardiology Unit A 35-bed cardiac specialty unit providing care for patients with acute and chronic heart conditions. The unit includes a 6-bed progressive care area and offers opportunities to develop strong cardiac assessment and patient education skills. Extended Medical Care Unit (EMCU) A 25-bed medical unit specializing in patients who require longer hospital stays. Nurses care for a variety of medical and surgical patients and have the opportunity to follow patients throughout their recovery journey. General Medical Unit (GMU) A 29-bed stepdown unit caring for patients with pulmonary, renal, and oncology diagnoses. Nurses gain experience with treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy, and insulin infusions while working in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork. General Surgery Unit (GSU) A 47-bed unit specializing in general, vascular, thoracic, urological, gynecological, and bariatric surgery. The unit also cares for a diverse medical patient population. Neurovascular Unit (NVU) A 40-bed medical-surgical unit providing specialized care for patients with stroke, epilepsy, spinal surgery, and other neurological conditions. The unit also includes a dedicated neuro-monitoring program. Ortho Surgical Unit (OSU) A 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedic care, including hip fractures and total joint replacements. Nurses help patients regain mobility and independence following surgery. Adult Float Pool (AVIP Med/Surg) Float nurses work across multiple medical-surgical units throughout the hospital, providing flexibility and exposure to a wide range of patient populations and clinical experiences. Join Team Bronson Join Team Bronson If you're looking for a place where you can grow your nursing career, work alongside supportive colleagues, and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities 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. Education and Requirements 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 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. 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 Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes. Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations. Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available. 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 appropriate interventions Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices. 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 delegation patient care interventions to be implemented. Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others. 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 Participates in quality improvement activities Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in 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. Participates in self‑evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development. Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care. 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 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. Identifies clinical problems, participates in data collection, participates 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. 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. 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) Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center 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. Bronson Healthcare is a community‑owned, not‑for‑profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of more than 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. Accolades The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bronson Health