Registered Nurse; RN - Surgery; OR - Bronson Methodist Hospital

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgery (OR) – Bronson Methodist Hospital – Full Time and Part Time

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

• Day 1 health benefits – no waiting period
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Generous PTO accrual to support work‑life balance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Wellness benefits to support your overall health
• Sign‑On Bonuses available (up to $10,000 for RNs with less than one year of experience; up to $20,000 for experienced RNs)

• Previous operating room experience required
• Associate’s degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred; must be obtained within 8 years of hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan
• All nurses hired after December 29, 2013 who do not hold a BSN (or higher) will have 8 years from the date of hire to obtain the degree; employment may be terminated if the requirement is not met

• Manage care delivery for surgical patients, utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Coordinate care with other professionals, delegate appropriate tasks, and provide selected aspects of physical care as needed
• Document and communicate patient responses, resource usage, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty
• Read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to develop appropriate plans of action
• Communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically with team members and patients/families
• Perform manual tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with heavier loads as required by the environment
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to patient health, assess physical and developmental needs, and analyze assessment data to identify patient problems
• Document nursing history, age‑appropriate needs and strengths, and vital sign trends
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, incorporating clinical pathways, patient/family input, and interdisciplinary data
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies
• Maintain awareness of patient comfort and safety needs, initiate education plans, and coordinate their implementation
• Organize and delegate patient care interventions, evaluate effectiveness, and adjust care as needed
• Participate in quality improvement activities, using results to initiate changes in nursing practice
• Engage in ongoing educational activities, maintain professional records, and participate in self‑evaluation and peer review
• Collaborate with multiple health disciplines, advocate for patients, and provide culturally and ethically appropriate care
• Integrate research findings into practice, identify clinical problems, and contribute to evidence‑based policy development
• Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice when planning and delivering nursing services
• Lead in professional practice, participate in nursing councils, attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and help create a professional, healthy work environment
• Scrub RN duties: interpret procedure cards, verify supplies, anticipate physician needs, observe patient condition changes, update case information, ensure proper equipment use, support circulators, perform multi‑service scrub duties, and cover after‑hour calls on a rotational basis

Variable

Full time

40

5700 Surgery (BMH)