Bronson Battle Creek Hospital MICU Full-Time Day Shift (7a-7p)

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

3d•Onsite

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 requirements. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; coordinates care with other professionals; delegates appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants; provides physical care appropriate to patient acuity and complexity; and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies specific to the populations they serve. The role includes collecting and analyzing patient data, identifying problems, setting individualized outcomes, developing and implementing care plans, administering prescribed medications and treatments, educating patients, coordinating discharge planning, and evaluating care outcomes. The nurse also supports quality improvement, professional development, ethical practice, collaboration, patient advocacy, evidence-based practice, and a safe and healthy work environment. The posting includes additional duties and requirements for particular units and roles, including scrub RN, virtual RN, swing-bed, and other hospital-specific assignments; these may not apply to this MICU position. This is a full-time, 12-hour day-shift position at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, MICU, with 36 scheduled hours per week. The listed shift is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in 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 plan of action.
Ability to communicate constantly verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Ability to grip and use a computer keyboard and mouse.
For direct patient care, demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
A nurse hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree must obtain a BSN within 8 years of hire, as stated in the posting.
Ability to project a voice clearly through audiovisual technology is specified for virtual RN duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; the posting states it is preferred and must be obtained within 8 years of hire for nurses who do not hold a BSN or higher nursing degree.
Critical care or ALS certification and other certifications may be required for some RNs depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
Provide physical care appropriate to the patient's acuity and complexity of care.
Document and communicate patient responses, resource consumption, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
Collect comprehensive patient data, assess physical and developmental needs, review vital signs, and document nursing history and age-appropriate needs and strengths.
Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems, confirm concerns with patients and families when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and plans of care.
Develop individualized care plans and interventions with patient and family input, incorporating clinical pathways and healthcare team input as appropriate.
Implement care plans, administer prescribed medications and treatments, use evidence-based interventions, maintain patient comfort and safety, and initiate patient education.
Organize and delegate care interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by self and others.
Evaluate patient progress and response to interventions and document progress toward expected outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement, ongoing education, self-evaluation, peer review, and professional development activities.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other health disciplines; protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; and serve as a patient advocate.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient health and nursing practice.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, patient condition, and other relevant factors when planning and delegating nursing services.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting and participate in nursing councils, committees, and unit meetings as appropriate.
For virtual RN assignments: conduct admission screening, patient/family education, discharge planning, medication dual acknowledgments, diagnostic testing questionnaires, and patient safety activities using secure digital platforms and EHR tools.
For specific unit assignments, complete additional responsibilities and certifications described in the posting, where applicable.