Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( NICU ) - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Part-time (48hrs/pp) 12D

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse manages patient care throughout the length of stay under general supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Michigan Public Health Code policies and standards. The role 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 professional nursing practice; and documents and communicates patient responses, resource use, and anticipated needs. Nurses providing direct care must demonstrate competencies specific to the populations they serve. This position is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo and is part-time, with a 12-hour day shift and 24 scheduled hours per week. The RN gathers and analyzes patient data, identifies problems, establishes individualized outcomes and care plans, implements evidence-based interventions, administers medications and treatments, educates patients and families, and evaluates progress. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team, advocates for patients, maintains professional competency, participates in quality improvement and professional development, and supports a safe and healthy work environment. Additional role-specific responsibilities described in the posting apply to other nursing assignments, including scrub RN, swing-bed, and virtual nursing roles.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in good standing for 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.
For Bronson employees hired without a BSN or higher nursing degree, obtain a BSN within eight years of hire; failure to meet this requirement results in termination of employment.
Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served when providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; preferred, with the stated requirement to obtain it within eight years of hire for nurses who do not already hold a BSN or higher nursing degree.
Critical care or ALS and other certifications may be required for some RNs depending on the unit.
For Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH and BBC: National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring board certification (C-EFM) is an alternative preferred qualification; it is not required.
For virtual RN assignments: ability to project a clearly understandable English voice at a volume audible to individuals with little to no hearing impairment through audio-visual technology; ability to grip and use a computer keyboard and mouse.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' physical and developmental needs; collect and analyze data, review vital signs, and document nursing history and age-appropriate needs and strengths.
Identify patient problems, confirm them with patients and families when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and individualized plans of care.
Use patient and family input, values, ethical and cultural considerations, clinical pathways, and input from other healthcare team members when planning care.
Implement appropriate and evidence-based interventions; administer prescribed medications and treatments; maintain patient comfort and safety; and initiate and coordinate patient education.
Organize and delegate patient-care interventions appropriately, and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by self and others.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes, and document findings.
Coordinate discharge planning and patient progression toward timely discharge, using the available continuum of care.
Participate in quality-improvement activities and use results to improve nursing practice.
Maintain current knowledge, competency, and professional records through ongoing education and professional development.
Provide culturally and ethnically sensitive, age-appropriate care; preserve patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; and act as a patient advocate.
Collaborate with patients, families, and multiple healthcare disciplines to support positive outcomes.
Use research and evidence-based practice to improve patient health, the practice environment, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice when planning and delivering nursing services; assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and task complexity.
Contribute to professional leadership and a healthy work environment, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in appropriate councils and committees, and attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
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 nursing staff; and document care plans using EHR tools.
For scrub RN assignments: prepare supplies and equipment, anticipate procedural and physician needs, monitor changes in patient condition and operative-field needs, maintain appropriate equipment use, update case information, and serve as a resource to other circulators.
For specified scrub RN assignments: participate in rotational after-hours call and perform scrub duties across multiple services.
For swing-bed assignments at specified facilities: complete the annual Workday swing-bed learning module and understand related documentation and care requirements; employees approved for swing-bed-only facilities may cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital or Bronson South Haven Hospital based on acuity and staffing.