Graduate Nurse ( GN ) Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Inpatient

Graduate Nurse (GN) Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Inpatient Opportunities

Ready to start your nursing career? This posting includes all inpatient Graduate Nurse opportunities at Bronson Battle Creek, allowing you to be considered for a variety of units with one application.

Bronson Battle Creek combines the feel of a community hospital with the resources of a leading healthcare system, giving nurses the opportunity to build strong relationships with their patients, coworkers, and community while growing their careers.

As a Graduate Nurse, you'll work alongside experienced nurses and leaders who are invested in helping you succeed. Whether you're preparing for the NCLEX or stepping into your first nursing role, you'll find support, encouragement, and opportunities to learn every day.

Day 1 health benefits, competitive pay, competitive shift differentials, including night shift opportunities, generous PTO accrual, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, career growth opportunities, up to $20,000 sign-on bonus*

Available for eligible full-time and part-time positions. Bonus amounts vary based on shift and scheduled hours.

Under direct RN supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines established within the organization, unit, and the Nurse Practice Act, follows the professional nurse core orientation pathway and participates in managing the care delivery for patients in the hospital throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, 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 support 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.

Associate's degree, Diploma, or a BS or BSN from an approved or accredited Nursing Program prior to employment required. Evidence of graduation from an accredited or approved School of Nursing. Upon successful completion of NCLEX and obtainment of RN license, candidate will be moved into a Registered Nurse position.

Please note:

Successful completion of NCLEX is required within 8 weeks of graduation.

BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.

• 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 and in writing

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.

Participates under direct supervision of RN:
• 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.
• Develops a plan of care for assigned patients, based upon assessment.
• Manages care plan for assigned patients by organizing and delegating therapeutic patient care interventions to be implemented and evaluating effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, implements appropriate…