Registered Nurse ( RN ) Bronson Hospital Extended Medical Care Unit

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BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse ( RN ) Bronson Hospital Extended Medical Care Unit

Looking for a nursing career where you can continue to learn, grow, and make a difference every day? The Extended Medical Care Unit (EMCU) at Bronson Methodist Hospital is looking for compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team.

• Day 1 Health Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO Accrual
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Benefits
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

Sign-On Bonuses Available

• Up to $10,000 for RNs with less than 1 year of experience
• Up to $20,000 for experienced RNs

EMCU is a 25-bed medical unit that cares for patients with a variety of medical diagnoses, along with a small surgical population. It is a great place for nurses who enjoy learning, staying busy, and caring for a diverse patient population.

• Gain experience caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Build strong assessment, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, therapists, and care managers.
• Receive support from a team that values collaboration and helping one another succeed.
• Develop meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their recovery.

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 within 8 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 given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after 8 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 occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• 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…