Registered Nurse Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse Medical ICU Part - Time Day Shift 7a - 7p

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is accomplished 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
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
For Bronson South Haven Specific: Emergency Department: SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale to be completed within 90 days of hire date
For Bronson South Haven Specific: Emergency Department: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC only required for FT and part -time nurses) within 6 months of hire date
For Special Care Unit: All nurses in department will need to have Pediatric Advance Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
For RNs in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH & BBC Specific: The Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC is required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH

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

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
Documenting and communicating during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation
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
Analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues
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
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient
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
Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
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 the identified plan
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 progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes
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
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
Participates in quality improvement activities
Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current 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
Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations
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
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
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
Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
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
Integrates research finding into practice
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
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
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
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
Participates 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)
Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time
Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies
Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs
Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged
Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure
Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians
Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions
Acts as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed
Assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis
Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in bother services
For HDU Department Only: Additional on call requirements above and beyond regular scheduled hours
For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital: The RN is responsible for completing the Workday CBL –“Swing beds”
The RN will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient
Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital employees who are approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility only: Employees may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs