Registered Nurse ( RN; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( NICU; Bronson Methodist Hospital

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Bronson Methodist Hospital – Full‑time 12‑Day Shift

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.

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Assess the patient’s physical and developmental needs.
• Analyze assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
• Document nursing history and age‑appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
• Review vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• Use the assessment data to identify patient problems or issues.
• Confirm problems with patient and family when appropriate.
• Document expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through the use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
• Utilize patient/family input when defining outcomes, incorporating patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.
• Coordinate discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.
• Incorporate clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate.
• Develop individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate.
• Consider data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care.
• Implement appropriate interventions.
• Administer prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Utilize evidence‑based interventions specific to the patient’s plan.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
• Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinate the implementation of the plan.
• Manage the care plan for patients by organizing and delegating patient care interventions to be implemented.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.
• Document the patient response toward the expected outcomes.

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 and 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.

Must be able 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 verbally, in writing and electronically.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or expending equivalent effort in pushing, pulling or handling material.

Must be capable of performing scrub duties in multiple services (e.g., neuro and ortho STII, spinal fusions in both services). For HDU Department Only: additional on‑call requirements beyond regular scheduled hours.

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