Registered Nurse ( RN ) Bronson Hospital General Surgical Unit

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Surgery Unit (GSU) at Bronson Methodist Hospital is looking for compassionate Registered Nurses to join their team. The GSU is a 47-bed unit that cares for patients across a variety of surgical specialties, including general surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, urology, and gynecology, as well as a diverse medical patient population. GSU offers a fast-paced environment with a wide range of patient experiences, making it a great fit for both new and experienced nurses looking to grow their clinical skills. The team is known for its supportive, family-oriented culture where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do. They also offer flexible scheduling options, including self-scheduling, open weekend opportunities, day/night rotations, and staff-driven scheduling practices designed to support work-life balance. 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

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)