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

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit at Bronson Methodist Hospital 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 achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge; coordinates care with 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 staff must demonstrate competencies for the populations they serve. The role includes assessing patients, identifying problems, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, administering medication and treatment, educating patients, coordinating discharge planning, and evaluating outcomes. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and other disciplines; promotes safety, ethical practice, patient rights, and evidence-based care; participates in quality improvement and professional development; and contributes to a healthy work environment. This position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours weekly on a 12-hour day shift (0700–1930).

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.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in the state of Michigan.
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.
For the virtual registered nurse role: ability to project a clearly understandable English-speaking voice through audiovisual technology and ability to grip and use a computer keyboard and mouse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Critical care, ALS, or other unit-specific certifications may be required for some RN roles.
For applicable Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum roles, National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Collect and analyze patient data, assess needs, identify problems, and document nursing history and findings.
Develop individualized plans of care and expected outcomes with input from patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Implement care plans, administer prescribed medications and treatments, provide patient education, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and document patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes.
Coordinate discharge planning when outcomes have not been achieved, using available continuity-of-care resources.
Participate in quality improvement, ongoing education, professional self-evaluation, and peer review as appropriate.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines, advocate for patients, and protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
Use research findings and evidence-based practice to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and patient needs when planning and delivering nursing services.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting, participate in nursing councils or committees as appropriate, and attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served.