Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Emergency Department ( ED ) - Bronson Lakeview Hospital - Full-time 12D

Bronson Healthcare•Paw Paw, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Bronson Lakeview Hospital manages patient care throughout the length of stay under general supervision and in accordance with organizational policies, unit procedures, and the Michigan Public Health Code. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; coordinates care provided by other professionals; delegates appropriate tasks; provides physical care within the scope of nursing practice; and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies for the patient population served. The role includes assessing patients, identifying problems, setting individualized outcomes, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, providing patient education, coordinating discharge planning, and evaluating progress. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, advocates for patients, supports peers, participates in quality improvement and professional development, and applies research and evidence-based practice. The listed schedule is a 12-hour day shift, 36 scheduled hours per week. Emergency Department-specific requirements include completing SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire, and obtaining Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and TNCC certifications within six months of hire. TNCC is required for full-time and part-time nurses. The posting also contains broader, unit-specific provisions, including an eight-year deadline to obtain a BSN for nurses hired without one, and annual Swing Beds training for applicable Bronson Lakeview and South Haven employees.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in the state of Michigan.
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
A nurse hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree must obtain a BSN within eight years of hire; failure to do so may result in termination.
For the Emergency Department, complete SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire.
For the Emergency Department, obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and TNCC within six months of hire; TNCC is required for full-time and part-time nurses.
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 perform sustained, alert computer or CRT work, described as 40 to 70 percent of the time.
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or handling objects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Critical care or ALS and other certifications may be required for some RNs depending on 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 patient care.
Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks within the scope and abilities of assigned staff.
Provide physical care appropriate to the patient's acuity and complexity, and document and communicate patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs.
Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data, identify problems, and document nursing history and age-appropriate needs and strengths.
Develop individualized care plans and expected outcomes 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 provide patient education.
Coordinate discharge planning and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and progress toward expected outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement, ongoing education, self-evaluation, peer review, and professional development activities.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines; advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
Apply research findings and evidence-based practice to nursing care and contribute to professional practice and a healthy work environment.
Attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings and participate in nursing councils or committees as appropriate.
For applicable employees at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital, complete the annual Workday CBL on Swing Beds and understand related documentation and care requirements.
For the Emergency Department, complete SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire, and obtain the specified certifications within six months of hire.