Surgical Services (OR) Registered Nurse Intern (RN) - Full Time - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson is offering a Surgical Nurse Internship for licensed Registered Nurses seeking a new opportunity in surgical care (seeking candidates with 1 year of clinical nursing experience). This program is designed to prepare nurses for practice in the fast-paced and constantly evolving field of surgical nursing. Interns will take part in an extended orientation that includes classroom instruction, hands-on training in both foundational and advanced surgical skills, clinical experience, and the development of critical thinking. The curriculum follows best practices and current standards in surgical nursing. All nurses providing direct patient care are expected to demonstrate competencies specific to the surgical patient population. As an OR RN Intern, you will participate in a full-time, day-shift orientation lasting approximately 6 to 8 months. After successful completion of orientation, you will transition into an available OR Registered Nurse position—please note that this transition may involve placement on any shift, depending on department needs. At Bronson, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive compensation Health, dental, and vision insurance Generous PTO and retirement plans Career development opportunities AND MORE!

Requirements

Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan
As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after 8 years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated.
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation
Critical care or ALS is required for some RNs, unit specific
Successful completion of Hospital, Core, and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level required
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
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.
Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Responsibilities

The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues
The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient
The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes
The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
The registered nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
The registered nurse integrates research finding into practice.
The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.