BMH Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Part-time Weekender Night Shift (7p-7a)

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

102d

About The Position

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.

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.
• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
• Critical care or ALS is required for some RNs, unit specific.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment.
• Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally, in writing and electronically.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
• Assess the patient’s physical and developmental needs.
• Analyze assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
• Document nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
• Review vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• Analyze the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues.
• Confirm problems with patient and family when appropriate.
• Document the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
• Develop a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement appropriate interventions.
• Administer prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees