Pre-Op, Post-Op, PACU Registered Nurse (RN) - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital - Full Time Positions Available

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses for its Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU departments. Under general supervision and in accordance with organizational policies, unit guidelines, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the RN manages patient care throughout the length of stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge. The role uses the nursing process; coordinates care provided by other professionals; delegates tasks within the scope of professional nursing practice; provides appropriate physical care based on patient acuity and complexity; and documents and communicates patients’ responses, resource use, and anticipated needs. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the patient population served. The RN assesses patients, identifies problems, establishes individualized outcomes and plans of care, implements and evaluates interventions, coordinates patient education and discharge planning, and documents progress. The role also involves professional development, quality improvement, collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines, patient advocacy, and applying research and evidence-based practice. Scrub RN responsibilities include reviewing procedure cards and case-cart supplies, anticipating physician and surgical-team needs, monitoring changes in patient condition, maintaining and evaluating equipment and case information, and serving as a resource for circulators. Scrub RNs are assigned rotational after-hours call and may be required to perform scrub duties across multiple services. The position is full time, 40 scheduled hours per week, with variable shifts. Applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss areas of interest and preferred hours.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in the state of Michigan.
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
Nurses hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree must obtain a BSN within eight years of hire; failure to meet this requirement results in termination of employment.
Critical care, ALS, or other certifications may be required for some RNs depending on the unit.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
Ability to communicate constantly verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Ability to sustain alertness and concentration during detailed, repetitive work and computer or CRT use.
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate patient care throughout the patient’s stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Use the nursing process to assess patients, identify problems, plan and implement individualized care, and evaluate outcomes.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
Provide physical care appropriate to the patient’s acuity and complexity, and document and communicate the patient’s response, resource use, and anticipated needs.
Develop patient education plans and coordinate their implementation.
Coordinate discharge planning, including planning for outcomes not achieved and use of the continuum of care.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
Maintain patient comfort and safety and use evidence-based interventions.
Participate in quality improvement and ongoing educational activities; maintain professional competency records and contribute to a supportive work environment.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare disciplines; preserve patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights, and advocate for patients.
For Scrub RN duties, interpret procedure cards, check case-cart supplies, identify and obtain missing equipment or supplies, and anticipate physician and surgical-team needs.
For Scrub RN duties, observe changes in patient condition and surgical-field needs, maintain proper use of equipment and instruments, and update case information as needed.
Serve as a resource to circulators regarding positioning devices, specialty equipment, and implants; perform scrub duties across multiple services as assigned.
Participate in rotational after-hours call as assigned.