Registered Nurse RN Radiology Bronson Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse RN Radiology Support - 80 Hrs/Pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

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:

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Shift: Variable

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Cost Center: 3104 Radiology Special Procedures (BMH)

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

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

Bronson South Haven Specific:
Effective July 1, 2017 all new hires are expected to successfully obtain their BSN within 8 years of hire date.

Emergency Department: SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale to be completed within 90 days of hire date. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC only required for FT and part
-time nurses) within 6 months of hire date. Special Care Unit:
All nurses in department will need to have Pediatric Advance Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.

RNs in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH & BBC Specific:
The Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC is required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring

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…