Bronson Battle Creek Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) Full-Time 12N (7p-7a)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse manages patient care throughout the length of stay under general supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Michigan Public Health Code policies and standards. The RN uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation—to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. The role includes coordinating care delivered by other professionals, delegating appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants, providing physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice based on patient acuity and complexity, and documenting and communicating each shift about patient response, resource use, and anticipated needs. Staff providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the populations they serve. The RN collects and analyzes patient data, identifies problems, establishes individualized expected outcomes and plans of care, implements evidence-based interventions, administers medications and treatments, provides patient education, and evaluates progress and response to care. The position also involves collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare professionals; promoting patient safety, autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; participating in quality improvement and professional development; and supporting a healthy work environment. This is a full-time position at Bronson Battle Creek, working a 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with 36 scheduled weekly hours. Some specialized responsibilities and certification requirements listed in the posting apply only to particular units or Bronson locations and are not necessarily applicable to this Float Pool position.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; nurses hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree must obtain one within 8 years of hire.
- BLS certification required 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Critical care or ALS certification may be required for some RNs, depending on the unit.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient care throughout the length of stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge.
- Assess patients, analyze assessment data, identify patient problems, and document nursing history and patient needs.
- Establish individualized expected outcomes and develop plans of care using patient and family input and relevant clinical pathways.
- Implement care plans, administer prescribed medications and treatments, use evidence-based interventions, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
- Provide patient education and coordinate the implementation of education plans according to individual needs.
- Coordinate care with other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
- Evaluate interventions and patient responses, document progress toward expected outcomes, and communicate patient status and anticipated needs.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and use findings to improve nursing practice.
- Maintain current knowledge and competency through ongoing education and professional development.
- Practice in accordance with professional standards, applicable laws and regulations, and culturally and ethnically sensitive care principles.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines; advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
- Integrate research findings and evidence-based practice into patient care and nursing practice.
- Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services.
- Contribute to professional leadership and a healthy work environment, including participation in appropriate councils and committees and attendance at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
- Meet any unit-specific or location-specific duties and certification requirements that apply to the assignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
