Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR) - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Full Time and Part Time

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Methodist Hospital is hiring Operating Room Registered Nurses to provide patient-centered care in a collaborative surgical environment, including the area's only Level I Trauma Center. The registered nurse manages care throughout the patient’s stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge, using the nursing process and coordinating care with other professionals. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, administering medications and treatments, educating patients, evaluating outcomes, documenting care, and delegating tasks within the scope of nursing practice. The position also involves collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams; maintaining patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; participating in quality improvement and professional development; and incorporating evidence-based practice. Scrub RN duties include preparing supplies and equipment for procedures, anticipating physicians’ and surgical teams’ needs, monitoring the operative field and patient condition, maintaining proper equipment use, and serving as a resource for circulators. Scrub RNs are assigned rotational after-hours call and may perform scrub duties across multiple services. This is a general posting for Operating Room RN positions. After applying, a Talent Acquisition team member will contact applicants within 48 hours to discuss experience, interests, and scheduling preferences. The position is listed as full-time and part-time, with variable shifts and 40 scheduled weekly hours stated.

Requirements

Previous operating room experience required.
Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Must obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing within 8 years of hire if not already held.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan.
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 perform scrub duties in multiple surgical services, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Collect and analyze patient assessment data, identify problems, and document nursing history and patient needs.
Develop individualized plans of care and expected outcomes with patient and family input when appropriate.
Implement care plans, administer prescribed medications and treatments, provide patient education, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes, and document results.
Coordinate care with other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks based on patient needs and staff abilities.
Participate in quality improvement activities and use findings to improve nursing practice.
Maintain professional knowledge and competency through ongoing education and professional development.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines, advocate for patients, and protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Participate in nursing councils, committees, peer review, and unit staff meetings as appropriate.
For scrub RN duties, interpret procedure cards, check case carts, identify and obtain missing supplies or equipment, and anticipate physicians’ needs.
Monitor the patient, operative field, and surgical team for changing needs and take appropriate action.
Evaluate and update case information, including preference cards, equipment issues, supply availability, and recommended procedure changes.
Promote proper use and handling of equipment and instruments, and serve as a resource for circulators regarding positioning devices, specialty equipment, and implants.
Take rotational after-hours call and perform scrub duties across multiple surgical services.