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 procedures, guidelines, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the RN manages patient care throughout the stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge. The nurse uses the nursing process; coordinates care with other professionals; delegates appropriate tasks; provides physical care within the scope of nursing practice; and documents and communicates the patient’s response to care, resource use, and anticipated needs. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the populations they serve. The RN assesses patients, identifies problems, develops individualized plans and expected outcomes with patient and family input, implements and evaluates interventions, administers prescribed medications and treatments, provides education, and coordinates discharge planning. The role also includes quality improvement, continued professional development, collaboration with patients, families and colleagues, ethical and evidence-based practice, patient advocacy, and leadership in the professional practice setting. For Scrub RN responsibilities, the nurse prepares supplies and equipment for procedures, anticipates physician and surgical-team needs, monitors the patient and operative field, maintains appropriate use of equipment and instruments, supports colleagues with specialty equipment and implants, and may perform scrub duties across multiple services. Scrub RNs are assigned rotational after-hours call. This is a full-time position with variable shifts and 40 scheduled hours per week. Candidates should indicate their areas of interest and preferred hours during the hiring process; a Talent Acquisition Specialist will connect with applicants within 48 hours of application.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in the state of Michigan.
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
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.
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.
Direct patient care employees must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Critical care, ALS, or other unit-specific certifications may be required for some RN positions.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the patient’s stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Collect and analyze assessment data, identify patient problems, and document nursing history, needs, strengths, expected outcomes, and plans of care.
Develop and implement individualized care plans with patient and family input, using clinical pathways and evidence-based interventions where appropriate.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
Provide patient education and maintain awareness of patient comfort and safety needs.
Coordinate care with other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks based on patient needs, condition, and the scope and abilities of team members.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and document the patient’s response and progress toward expected outcomes.
Coordinate discharge planning and use available continuum-of-care resources when outcomes have not been achieved.
Communicate and document the patient’s response to care, use of resources, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
Participate in quality improvement activities and use findings to improve nursing practice.
Maintain professional competency through ongoing education, self-evaluation, peer review, and professional development.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines; advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
Integrate research findings and evidence-based practice into nursing care and practice standards.
Contribute to a healthy professional work environment, share knowledge with colleagues, and participate in nursing councils and committees as appropriate.
For Scrub RN duties, interpret procedure cards, check case carts, identify and obtain missing supplies, anticipate procedural needs, monitor changes in patient condition and the operative field, and maintain appropriate use of equipment and instruments.
For Scrub RN duties, support circulators with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and implants; update case information and report equipment or supply issues; perform scrub duties in multiple services; and participate in rotational after-hours call.