Registered Nurse (RN), Neuro/Ortho Unit, PRN Days

Beacon Health System•Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

Beacon Health System is hiring a PRN day shift Registered Nurse for our Neuro/Ortho Unit in Kalamazoo, MI. Be a Beacon. Make a Difference. At Beacon Health System, every role contributes to a healthier, stronger community. Whether you're supporting care behind the scenes or leading essential services, your work helps advance our mission: to deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna Life Insurance 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Shift Differentials Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Clinical Ladder Program Local and National Discounts Beacon Academy Educational Courses Gym Membership Discount About Beacon Kalamazoo Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women's health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation therapy services. What You'll Do As a Neuro/Ortho Unit Registered Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) Degree or Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or RN Diploma at start date.
BSN is required within six (6) years of start date.

Responsibilities

Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
In collaboration with the patient and/or family, and healthcare team, participates in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on the nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Diagnoses, treats and evaluates the human response to actual or potential health problems/needs.
Assesses, detects, monitors and attempts to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
Notifies the physician of patient condition and response to nursing intervention appropriately and documents this action.
Insures that patients pain is assessed, treated, reassessed, documented and evaluated. Adheres to policies and Procedures for Pain Management.
Delegation to other licensed and unlicensed care providers based on clinical nursing judgment and skill of the care provider.