Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Surgical Services Full - Time, Part-Time, PRN Opportunities - Bronson Battle Creek - Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus For Select Shifts

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as an OR Registered Nurse at Bronson Battle Creek! Are you ready to advance your nursing career in a supportive, patient-focused environment? Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, is looking for compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. Why Choose Bronson? We offer competitive benefits and incentives, including: ✅ Day 1 health benefits – no waiting period! ✅ Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement ✅ Generous PTO accrual to support work-life balance ✅ 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching ✅ Tuition reimbursement to further your education ✅ Wellness benefits to support your overall health ✅ Sign-On Bonuses Available! We are excited to offer competitive sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses: Up to $10,000 for RNs with less than 1 year of experience Up to $20,000 for experienced RNs Please note: Bonus amounts vary based on unit, shift, and approved hours. This is a general posting for inpatient RN positions at in the OR at Bronson Battle Creek. Once you apply, a Talent Acquisition Specialist will connect with you within 48 hours to discuss your areas of interest and preferred hours. From there, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate hiring manager(s). 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
As 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 orientation
Critical care or ALS as well as other certifications may be required for some RNs, unit specific
Bronson South Haven Specific- Effective July 1, 2017 all new hires are expected to successfully obtain their BSN within 8 years of hire date.
Bronson South Haven Specific: Emergency Department: SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale to be completed within 90 days of hire date. 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.
Special Care Unit: All nurses in department will need to have Pediatric Advance Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
RNs in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH & BBC Specific: 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
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.

Responsibilities

The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues
The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient
The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes
The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
The registered nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
The registered nurse integrates research finding into practice.
The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN
For HDU Department Only: Additional on call requirements above and beyond regular scheduled hours
For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital: The RN is responsible for completing the Workday CBL –“Swing beds”.
Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital employees who are approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility only: Employees may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.