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

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•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 policies, unit procedures, and the Michigan Public Health Code. The role uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation—to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. The RN coordinates care with other professionals, delegates appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and universal service assistants, provides physical care appropriate to patient acuity and complexity, and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty. Direct-care employees must demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served. The RN provides individualized, evidence-based care; assesses patients and identifies problems; establishes expected outcomes and plans of care with patient and family input; implements and evaluates interventions; administers prescribed medications and treatments; supports patient education and discharge planning; and maintains patient comfort, safety, dignity, confidentiality, and rights. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines, contributes to quality improvement and professional development, and integrates research and ethical standards into practice. This is a part-time, 12-hour day-shift position, scheduled for 24 hours weekly. The posting includes additional role-specific duties and requirements for departments and facilities other than the Observation Unit; these are not necessarily applicable to this position.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in the state of Michigan.
BLS certification 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.
Ability to sustain alertness and concentration for detailed work and computer use; the posting indicates personal computer or CRT use between 40 and 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 pushing, pulling, or handling objects.
Ability to grip and use a computer keyboard and mouse.
For a virtual RN role, ability to project a clearly understandable English-speaking voice through audiovisual technology; this is role-specific and not necessarily applicable to the Observation Unit position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred; nurses without a BSN or higher nursing degree are required to obtain one within 8 years of hire.
Critical care or ALS certification, and other certifications, may be required for some RNs depending on the unit.
For Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum roles at BMH and BBC, National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring board certification is preferred but not required; these are role-specific.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care throughout the length of stay to support quality outcomes and timely discharge.
Collect and analyze comprehensive patient assessment data, identify patient problems, and document nursing history and patient needs.
Develop individualized plans of care and expected outcomes with patient and family input, coordinating discharge planning as needed.
Implement evidence-based interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
Initiate and coordinate patient education and organize or delegate care interventions appropriately.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and document patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes.
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and delegate appropriate tasks within the scope of nursing practice and staff abilities.
Communicate and document patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
Participate in quality improvement, ongoing education, professional 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.
Integrate research findings, ethical provisions, safety, effectiveness, cost, and evidence-based practice into nursing care.
Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment, share knowledge with colleagues, attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and participate in nursing councils or committees as appropriate.