Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Observation Unit - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Part-time (48hrs/pp) 12D (0700-1930)

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit at Bronson Methodist Hospital manages patient care throughout the stay under general supervision and in accordance with organizational policies, unit procedures, and the Michigan Public Health Code. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; coordinates care delivered by other professionals; delegates appropriate tasks; provides physical care suited to patient acuity and complexity; and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies for the populations they serve. The role includes collecting and analyzing patient data, identifying problems, setting individualized expected outcomes with patients and families, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, educating patients, coordinating discharge planning, and evaluating results. The RN is also expected to support quality improvement, maintain current professional knowledge, collaborate with patients and colleagues, uphold ethical and safety standards, use evidence-based practice, and contribute to a healthy professional environment. The posting also includes duties and requirements for other specialized RN roles and locations, including scrub nursing, virtual nursing, swing-bed care, and unit-specific certifications or on-call responsibilities. These apply only where relevant to the assigned department or facility. The listed position is part-time, with a 12-hour day shift from 0700 to 1930 and 24 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; nurses hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree must obtain one within eight years of hire, or employment will be terminated.
Current Registered Nurse license in good standing for the state of Michigan.
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
Critical care or ALS and other certifications may be required depending on the RN's unit.
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.
For virtual RN assignments: ability to project a clearly understandable English voice through audiovisual technology and ability to grip and use a computer keyboard and mouse.
For Bronson Area Hospital assignments: current Michigan driver's license and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
For applicable Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, or Antepartum roles at BMH and BBC: National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring board certification is preferred as an alternative to the Fetal Monitoring Credential.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Collect comprehensive patient data, assess physical and developmental needs, analyze findings, and document nursing history and patient needs.
Identify patient problems and confirm them with patients and families when appropriate.
Set individualized expected outcomes and develop care plans using patient and family input, clinical pathways, and input from other healthcare professionals.
Implement appropriate interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments, maintain patient comfort and safety, and provide patient education.
Coordinate discharge planning and care delivery, and delegate tasks appropriately to other care team members.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and document patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes.
Communicate patient status, response to care, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
Participate in quality improvement and use findings to improve nursing practice.
Maintain professional competency and records, engage in continuing education, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines; advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient care and the practice environment.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services; assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and task complexity.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting, participate in councils or committees as appropriate, attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and support a healthy work environment.
For virtual RN assignments: conduct admission screening, patient and family education, discharge planning, medication dual acknowledgments, and diagnostic testing questionnaires through secure digital platforms; support safety initiatives and patient progression using EHR tools; collaborate with bedside nurses and document individualized care plans.
For scrub RN assignments: prepare and verify procedure supplies and equipment, anticipate physician and surgical-team needs, monitor for changes in patient condition, maintain proper equipment and instrument use, and provide specialty support to circulators.
For applicable scrub RN assignments: participate in rotational after-hours call and perform scrub duties across assigned services.
For applicable swing-bed assignments: complete the annual Workday CBL and understand swing-bed documentation and care requirements.
For approved swing-bed facility staff: cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.