Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool Part Time 12D (7a-7p)

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse manages care delivery for hospital patients throughout their stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. Nurses providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This is a part-time Float Pool position at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, scheduled for 24 hours per week. The posting lists a 10-hour day shift, while the title identifies the schedule as 12D (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). The RN collects and analyzes patient data, identifies problems, establishes individualized outcomes and plans of care, implements and evaluates interventions, and documents patient responses. The RN coordinates care and discharge planning with patients, families, and other health disciplines; administers medications and treatments; supports patient education, safety, comfort, and advocacy; and contributes to quality improvement, professional development, evidence-based practice, and a healthy work environment.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan.
BLS competency required by completion of core orientation.
Critical care or Advanced Life Support is required for RN Nurse nurses.
Nurses hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree must obtain a BSN within 8 years of hire; failure to meet this requirement results in termination of employment.
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, and to accurately record activities and treatments and communicate technical information and instructions to patients, families, and care team members.
Ability to sustain alertness and concentration for detailed, repetitive work and use a personal computer or CRT for 40–70% of the time.
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or handling objects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive patient and situation data, assess physical and developmental needs, review vital signs, and document nursing history and patient needs and strengths.
Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems, confirm problems with patients and families when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and plans of care.
Establish individualized expected outcomes using patient and family input, including patient values and ethical and cultural considerations; coordinate discharge planning when outcomes are not achieved.
Develop patient care plans and interventions, incorporating clinical pathways and information from other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Implement the plan of care, administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved techniques and policies, and use evidence-based interventions.
Maintain patient comfort and safety, initiate and coordinate patient education, and organize and delegate care interventions; 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 use their results to improve nursing practice.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competency through ongoing education and professional records.
Evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulations; provide culturally and ethnically sensitive, age-appropriate care and participate in self-evaluation and peer review as appropriate.
Share knowledge with peers, maintain compassionate professional relationships, and contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment.
Collaborate with patients, families, and health disciplines to support the plan of care and positive patient outcomes.
Protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; serve as a patient advocate and provide relationship-centered care.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient health and nursing practice, and participate in research activities appropriate to education and role.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services; delegate tasks according to patient needs and the complexity and risks of the activity.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting, participate in nursing councils and committees as appropriate, attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and support a healthy professional environment.