Registered Nurse - PRN shift - GMU; Cardiopulmonary

Position: Registered Nurse - PRN variable shift - GMU (Cardiopulmonary)
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** Location
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** Title
* * Registered Nurse - PRN variable shift - GMU (Cardiopulmonary)
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 by the following: 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.

Associate's degree in Nursing required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 5 years of hire

As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given five years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after five years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated.

Current RN license in the state of Michigan required

BLS certification required by completion of core orientation

Critical care or ALS is required for some RNs, unit specific

Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH
• 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 high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 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.

Standards of Practice:
• The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.o Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needso Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needso Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patientso Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issueso Uses the assessment data to identify patient problemso Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriateo Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record
• The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patiento Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes. Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.o Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care…