Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse ( RN ) Med​/Surg and Observation Units Part-Time Ni

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Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse ( RN ) Med/Surg and Observation Units Part-Time Day or Night Shift

This is a general posting for inpatient RN positions at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Please see the units listed below for some of our current openings

• Float Pool – experienced staff with a variety of skills who “float” to the units below as needed
• General Medical Unit – 37 bed cardiac/pulmonary unit, 10 bed clinical decision unit (CDU) with focus on chest pain
• Neurovascular/Ortho Unit – 30 bed unit, includes Orthopedic Renewal Center for total joint replacement
• Oncology/Medical/Surgical – 37 bed unit, variety of patient types, including many types of surgeries
• Observation Unit: 14 bed short stay unit. Must be able to work independently, have a high level of self-accountability, great communication skills, great problem-solving skills, and excellent customer service.

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 within8 years of hire

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan

As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after8 years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated.

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

• 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…