Bronson Battle Creek Observation Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Full-Time 12N (7p-7a)

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Bronson Battle Creek’s Observation Unit manages patient care throughout the length of stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge. Under general supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Michigan Public Health Code policies and guidelines, the RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; coordinates care delivered by other professionals; delegates appropriate tasks; provides physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice; and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the patient population served. The RN gathers and analyzes comprehensive patient data, identifies patient problems, establishes individualized expected outcomes and plans of care, implements evidence-based interventions, administers medications and treatments, provides patient education, and evaluates and documents progress. The role also includes coordination with patients, families, and the healthcare team; discharge planning; quality improvement; ongoing professional development; ethical, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care; and contribution to a supportive and healthy work environment. This is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift position, scheduled for 36 hours per week. The posting includes additional role-specific responsibilities for scrub nurses and certain other departments or facilities; these are not stated as duties specific to the Observation Unit position.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan.
BLS certification 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.
If hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree, obtain a BSN within eight years of hire; the posting states employment will be terminated if this requirement is not met within that period.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Critical care or ALS certification, and other certifications, may be required for some RNs depending on unit-specific needs.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
Provide physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice, appropriate to the patient's acuity and complexity.
Document and communicate the patient's response to care, resource consumption, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data, including physical, developmental, vital-sign, and emotional needs.
Identify patient problems and establish individualized expected outcomes and plans of care, incorporating patient and family input when appropriate.
Coordinate discharge planning and use available continuity-of-care resources when outcomes are not achieved.
Implement appropriate and evidence-based interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
Develop and coordinate patient education according to individual needs.
Organize and delegate patient-care interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by self and others.
Evaluate and document patient progress and responses toward expected outcomes.
Participate in quality-improvement activities and apply their findings to nursing practice.
Maintain current knowledge and competency, participate in relevant ongoing education, and maintain professional competency records.
Evaluate personal practice against professional standards, participate in self-evaluation and peer review as appropriate, and identify professional-development needs.
Share knowledge with colleagues and contribute to compassionate relationships and a supportive, healthy work environment.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare disciplines to support the plan of care and positive outcomes.
Protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; advocate for patients and provide relationship-centered care.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient health, the practice environment, and nursing policies or standards.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services; assign or delegate tasks according to patient needs and task complexity.
Provide professional leadership and participate in nursing councils, committees, and unit staff meetings as appropriate.