Registered Nurse Bronson Hospital ( BMH ) ( Kalamazoo ) Medical Surgical Units

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Inpatient Registered Nurse Opportunities Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI Love Where You Work. Join Team Bronson. At Bronson, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a team that supports one another, encourages growth, and is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and community. Whether you're a newly licensed RN or an experienced nurse looking for your next opportunity, we offer a variety of inpatient nursing opportunities to help you build a rewarding career. Available Units include: Adult Medical Unit (AMU), Cardiology Unit, Extended Medical Care Unit (EMCU), General Medical Unit (GMU), General Surgery Unit (GSU), Neurovascular Unit (NVU), Ortho Surgical Unit (OSU), and Adult Float Pool (AVIP Med/Surg). If you're looking for a place where you can grow your nursing career, work alongside supportive colleagues, and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the inpatient nursing team at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the unit, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the registered nurse manages the care delivery for patients in the organization throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation; coordinating the care provided by other professionals; delegating selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants; providing selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and complexity of care required; and documenting and communicating during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action
Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally, in writing and electronically

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 8 years of hire
Critical care or ALS as well as other certifications may be required for some RNs, unit specific

Responsibilities

Manages the care delivery for patients in the organization throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation.
Coordinates the care provided by other professionals.
Delegates selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
Provides selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and complexity of care required.
Documents and communicates during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs.
Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needs.
Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems.
Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate.
Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes. Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.
Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.
Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate.
Develops individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate.
Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care.
Implements appropriate interventions.
Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices.
Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
Manages the care plan for patients by organizing and delegation patient care interventions to be implemented.
Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.
Documents the patient response toward the expected outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues.
Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.
Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education. Such activities may include: identifying clinical problems, participating in data collection, participating in the research committee, sharing research activities/finding with others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing practice to develop changes in nursing practice and utilizes evidence based practice in the development of policies, procedures and standards of practice in patient care.
Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the nursing activity, required problem solving and innovation, predictability of outcome, extent of patient interaction.
Assists the patient and family in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and care.
Participated in nursing councils, hospital and unit based committees as appropriate.
Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally).