Registered Nurse; Department Float per Bronson

Registered Nurse (Department Float) - Full-time

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location:

BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Shift: First Shift

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Cost Center: 8827 Hematology & Medical Oncology Phys (BBC)

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 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.

Associate's degree in Nursing required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 8 years of hire

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan

BLS certification required by completion of core orientation

Critical care or ALS as well as other certifications may be 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.

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

Standards of Professional Performance:

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.

Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN:

Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN) Role:

• Conducting admission screening, patient/family education, discharge planning, and medication dual acknowledgments via secure digital platforms.
• Completing diagnostic testing questionnaires and supporting patient safety initiatives.
• Mentoring and supporting nursing staff and facilitating patient progression toward discharge using electronic health record (EHR) tools such as checklists and clinical pathways.
• Analyzing assessment data to identify patient problems, confirming issues with patients/families as appropriate, and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with bedside RNs.
• Systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of virtual nursing services, ensuring compliance with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Ability to project voice at volume that can easily be heard by individuals with little to no hearing impairment via audio-visual technology; speech in…