Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Emergency Department ( ED ) - Bronson Battle Creek - Full-time Nights

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Battle Creek (BBC) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Department. This role involves caring for patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, managing patient care from arrival through discharge. The RN will utilize critical thinking and the nursing process to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional care for the Battle Creek community.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required)
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan, in good standing
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon completion of orientation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
Effective communication and teamwork
Commitment to providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care
Frequent standing, walking, and patient handling
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient movement
Sustained focus and adaptability in a dynamic clinical setting
Maintain competency in caring for diverse patient populations
Participate in ongoing education and professional development
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
Uphold patient safety, dignity, and ethical standards
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation
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.
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.
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.
Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
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.
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)
Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.
Acts as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed.
Assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis.
Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in bother services.
Employees may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred); must be obtained within 8 years of hire
Additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, or other emergency/critical care certifications) may be required based on department needs
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC only required for FT and part -time nurses) within 6 months of hire date.
All nurses in department will need to have Pediatric Advance Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
The Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC is required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care across a wide spectrum of emergency conditions.
Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
Rapidly assess, triage, and prioritize patients based on acuity.
Administer medications and treatments following best practice and organizational standards.
Collaborate with physicians and care teams to coordinate and optimize patient care.
Delegate appropriately and support patient care team members.
Educate patients and families to support recovery and safe discharge.
Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes.
Accurately document care, progress, and outcomes.
Manage the care delivery for patients throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Coordinate the care provided by other professionals.
Delegate 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.
Provide 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.
Document and communicate during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs.
Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
Analyze assessment data to determine patient problems or issues.
Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient.
Develop a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Implement the identified plan.
Evaluate progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Attain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Evaluate one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
Integrate research findings into practice.
Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Interpret procedure card, assess case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time.
Identify missing equipment and/or supplies and make arrangements to acquire those supplies.
Apply knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.
Observe overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged.
Evaluate and update case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
Remain aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourage improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
Observe the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipate potential needs, and take appropriate actions.
Act as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed.
Assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis.
Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in bother services.
Complete the Workday CBL –“Swing beds”.
Understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.
Cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.