Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg Units PRN/Per-Diem

locations: Bronson Battle CreekCURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.**Love Where You Work!**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.## **Location**BBC Bronson Battle Creek## ## **Title**Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg Units PRN/Per-Diem**This is a general posting for inpatient RN positions at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan.****Submit your application today and a Talent Acquisition Specialist will reach out to you within the next 48 hours to determine your areas of interest and ideal hours. Then they will submit your application to the right hiring manager(s) immediately.****Please see the units listed below for some of our 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 stayUnder 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 requiredBachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 8 years of hireLicensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the State of MichiganAs 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 orientationCritical care or ALS is 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 electronicallyWork 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.o Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needso Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needso Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patientso Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.• The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issueso Uses the assessment data to identify patient problemso Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriateo Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record• The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patiento Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes. Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.o Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.• The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.o Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriateo Develops individualized interventions with patient input when appropriateo Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care• The registered nurse implements the identified plan.o Implements appropriate interventions.o Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policeso Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plano Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.o Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.o 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.• The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomeso Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.o Documents the patient response toward the expected outcomes.Standards of Professional Performance:• The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.o Participates in quality improvement activitieso Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.• The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.o Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.o Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.• The registered nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.o Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.o Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.o Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.• The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.o Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagueso Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagueso Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.• The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.o Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.• #J-18808-Ljbffr