Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse; RN Observation Unit 12D

Job Title: Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit FT 12D (7a-7p)

Location: BBC Bronson Battle Creek

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.

• The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the 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/strengths for assigned patients
  • 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 issues.
  • Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems
  • Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate
  • 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 identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient.
• 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 polices.
  • Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan
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• The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.

• The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities
  • Uses the 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 one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
  • Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
  • Participates in self‑evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
  • Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
• The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
  • Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues
  • Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues
  • Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.
• The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
  • Partners with the multiple…