Registered Nurse Labor Delivery, Mother Baby and Antepartum; OB Departments

Title

Registered Nurse Labor Delivery, Mother Baby and Antepartum (OB Departments)

Bronson Battle Creek (BBC), Bronson Healthcare Group (BHG), Bronson Methodist Hospital (BMH). Positions also available in Kalamazoo.

• Labor and Delivery
• Antepartum
• Mother‑Baby

Variable

Full time

36

6830 OB Mother/Baby Unit (BBC)

• Day 1 health benefits
• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO accrual
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Up to $20,000 sign‑on bonus (available for full‑time and part‑time positions; amount based on shift and hours)

• Under general supervision, manage the care delivery for patients throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge, including:
  • Utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation.
  • Coordinating care provided by other professionals.
  • Delegating selected acts, tasks or functions within the scope of practice and the abilities of aides.
  • Providing physical care appropriate to the patient’s acuity and complexity.
  • Documenting and communicating patient response during each tour of duty.
• Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
• Standards of Practice:
  • The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or 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 and strengths for assigned patients.
    • Reviews vital signs to assess patient condition and detect deviations from normal.
  • The registered nurse 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 expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems using clinical pathways and outcome teaching records.
  • The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient.
    • Utilizes patient/family input when defining outcomes, incorporating patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.
    • Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.
  • The registered nurse 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.
  • The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
    • Implements appropriate interventions.
    • Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
    • Utilizes evidence‑based interventions specific to the patient’s plan.
    • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
    • Initiates a patient education plan according to individualized needs and coordinates implementation.
    • Manages the care plan by organizing and delegating patient care interventions to be implemented, evaluating effectiveness of care given by self and others.
  • The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.
    • Evaluates effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient’s response toward achievement of expected outcomes.
    • Documents patient response toward the expected outcomes.
• Standards of Professional Performance:
  • The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
    • Participates in quality improvement activities.
    • Uses results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
  • The registered nurse 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.
  • The registered nurse evaluates own nursing practice in relation to…