Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit FT 12D (7a-7p)

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Michigan Public Health Code policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Registered Nurse manages patient care throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. The RN uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation; coordinates care provided by other professionals; delegates appropriate tasks within the scope of nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants; provides physical care appropriate to patient acuity and complexity; and documents and communicates patient response, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The RN practices according to professional standards, collecting and analyzing patient data, identifying problems, establishing individualized outcomes and care plans, implementing and evaluating interventions, and documenting patient progress. The position also includes professional responsibilities such as quality improvement, continuing education, peer collaboration, ethical practice, patient advocacy, evidence-based care, and participation in unit and professional activities. The role is in the Observation Unit at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, with a 12-hour day shift and 36 scheduled hours per week.

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 course of action.
Ability to communicate constantly verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be obtained within eight years of hire if the nurse does not already hold a BSN or higher nursing degree.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the patient’s stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Assess patients’ physical and developmental needs, analyze assessment data, review vital signs, and document nursing history and patient needs and strengths.
Identify and confirm patient problems and document expected outcomes and plans of care.
Develop individualized care plans and interventions with consideration of patient and family input, clinical pathways, and input from other healthcare team members.
Coordinate discharge planning and care across the available continuum when expected outcomes have not been achieved.
Implement evidence-based nursing interventions and administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved techniques and policies.
Maintain patient comfort and safety, initiate patient education, and coordinate implementation of education plans.
Organize and delegate patient care interventions based on patient needs, condition, complexity, and safety considerations; evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by self and others.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes and document those responses.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines.
Participate in quality improvement activities and use their results to improve nursing practice.
Maintain current nursing knowledge, professional competency, and records of continued education and development.
Evaluate personal practice against professional standards and participate in self-evaluation and peer review as appropriate.
Contribute to the professional development of colleagues and a supportive, healthy work environment.
Protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; act as a patient advocate and provide culturally and ethnically sensitive care.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient health and the practice environment.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services.
Participate in nursing councils and hospital or unit committees as appropriate, attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and support a professional work environment.